Godfather Of Champions

They won the underdog Macedonia 4:0 at home, and beat Wales at 2:0 away. Together with the friendly match with Australia, they won 3-1. Tony Dunn’s New England team has played three international A-level matches and has not lost. In just three games, Dunn proved that his title of "champion godfather" was not in vain, and his remarks of "pursuing victory whenever and wherever possible" were also used by more English people. Known acceptance-it seems that he does have two brushes, not just talking about it.

But some people disagree.

Macedonia, Wales and Australia are not considered strong teams, and they are playing friendly matches against Australia. The victories in these three games can't explain anything. To test the true level of a team, it is definitely not to play against a team of this level, but to challenge a stronger enemy. For example, Serbia four days later.

Unlike the previous three opponents, Serbia has always been a force that cannot be ignored in European football. As a member of the former Yugoslavia, their football level has been maintained at a high level. Just look at the Serbian players who have played in major European teams today:

Vidic, the central defender playing for Manchester United, is undoubtedly the most well-known Serbian star. There are also defender Ivanovic who played for Chelsea, Stankovic who played for Inter Milan, goalkeeper Stojkovic who played for Sporting Lisbon, and the defender Stepanov who played for the Portuguese giants Porto. , Lukovic, the defender who played in Udinese, the defenders Tosic and Kachar who played for Werder Bremen, the forward Razovic who played for Leverkusen...

These people are all seasoned and experienced veterans, and they play a vital role in their respective clubs. Serbia with them is enough for England to put away its arrogance and deal with it carefully.

Vidic, the central defender who played for Manchester United and the captain of the Serbian national team, claimed in an interview with reporters that he was not afraid of the menacing England team: "I know them very well. I played against them on weekends. I will not be afraid of the England team with so many stars, because football matches are not won by whoever is worth more. This is our home game and we have an advantage."

The captain is full of confidence, but Radomir Antić, the head coach of the Serbia team, is very low-key. He told the media that England is a great team, they have many world-renowned stars, and there is also a champion coach who has just led the Forest team to win the triple crown. Serbia is not worth mentioning compared to them, so his goal in this game is to try to keep a draw in his home court.

There are English fans who are pleased with the weak remarks made by the enemy coach, but Dunn will not think that Antichy is really afraid of them like ordinary fans.

"He is an old river and lake. Do you know what the old river and lake mean, Des? That means he is experienced and cunning. Besides England, I have only coached two teams-one is Nottingham Forest and the other is Nottingham Forest youth team. But the old man Antić has coached six different teams. He has coaching experience in giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona. He has experienced success and embarrassed failures... I’m not as good on experience. His. He said that their goal is to keep a draw. Is it really a draw? Serbia’s goal is also to enter Spain in 2016, but they just lost to Denmark 2:3 away in the last round. What is the point of tying with us? If this game is our home game and they are away, he said I still believe it.” Dunn said with a lip, an expression of disbelief was clearly on his face.

They are now sitting on a flight from London to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. The players are busy with their own affairs, some are listening to music, some are playing handheld game consoles, some are reading magazines and newspapers, some are watching movies, and some are resting with their eyes closed.

Dunn and Walker sat together and chatted about the opponent they would face next.

"Their central defender is strong and physically strong. I don't think it is a good idea to start Mitchell. His body is too thin... These years have passed. He has been obsessed with showing off his skills, but his physical strength has never been obtained. Reinforcement. I think he is just like that. When facing the defense of a strong central defender in the Forest, he will play abnormally. This game is also the same."

Walker asked, "Then who do you want to use?"

"Fast forward. Serbia's central defender is slow and turns slowly. We will break through their defenses with speed and dexterity forwards." At this point, Dunn adjusted his sitting posture and signaled Walker to come closer. The noise in the plane was too loud, and he didn't want to shout these words hoarsely.

"We have to make an adjustment, I believe that old man Antiche must not have thought of it." Dun En said mysteriously, "I intend to push Walcott to the front line. He is fast and has agile skills. Serbian defenders."

Walker thought for a while, felt that the plan was feasible, and then nodded. But he was still a little worried: "Walcott played the most at Arsenal or side..."

"That's not a problem. He has also played forwards. And I will not restrict him from taking the ball on the right in this game. He is more free."

After talking, Dunn laughed: "I know that in the current England team, those in the Forest team have this idea-I was the head coach of the Forest team before, so I will take extra care of them. It's not just that they think. , Other players have more or less such an idea, since I took off the captain's armband of Terry and Gerrard, and started with George Wood, this idea has existed. This game is a good opportunity. Tell them that no one can enjoy privileges with me. Even George, he has obtained the treatment he is now relying on stable performance and obedience to tactical command."

"I thought you had control of the team on your forty-sixth birthday."

"It hasn't been completely controlled yet." Dunn opened his right palm and clenched it again. "There are still people who have doubts about me, but they don't show it with the crowd. I want them to work for me so they can't let them doubt me. And...it's a bit annoying, Des. The national team is not as good as the club. It’s fixed. Every time some people are absent during the training camp, I have to reshape my image in front of them..."

"It's rare for me to be so tired as a coach, Tony."

"It will be fine in the future, and the media will help me to promote it." Dunn murmured, resting his head on the back of the seat, "I will take a nap and call me, Desi."

"Ok."

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When the England flight arrived at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, it was already 8:30 in the evening. The team did not receive much media harassment at the airport, and took the bus directly to the hotel where it was staying. Since it was night, they couldn't get a glimpse of this "crossroads between the western world and the eastern world".

The next day the team collectively appeared in Serbia’s home stadium, Maracanã, for warm-up training to adapt to the venue, which was sought after by many media.

There are even small Serbian fans holding Premier League club jerseys and looking for players to sign. Due to the great influence of the Premier League, although the England national team has been mediocre, the star has never been lacking.

When Wood signed an autograph to a small fan who seemed to be under ten years old, he walked down and Dunn watched his joke with his arms around his chest: "Tomorrow night's game, can you imagine him pointing you in the stands? , George?"

Wood ignored him and walked straight back to the locker room.

"Really boring!" Dunn complained behind his back.

The press conference is equally boring. This time he and the opposing coach Antich attended at the same time. When facing the reporters, Antich complimented Dunn, almost touting him as the world’s top football coach. The English reporters couldn’t help but beat him. cold war.

"...Tony Dunn is a very, very good coach. It is incredible that he is just forty-six years old... so young, such a coach makes the whole of Europe feel scared. To be honest. I am a loyal supporter of him. If I were the chairman of the club, I would definitely keep him at all costs...England is also a very strong team and we have to deal with it carefully at our home court..."

In this case, Dunn really wanted to yawn in public, who was very shameless.

If I was blown up by such an idiot, I would be an idiot even more idiot than him.

Dunn thought so in his heart.

But Dunn did not show his thoughts on his face. He cooperated very well with Antić’s talk about his team, and hardly mentioned Serbia. He just commented that it was a polite when asked. A team that needs to be dealt with seriously. A reporter asked him to comment on how serious the law is needed to be dealt with. He was full of "Vidic" and "Ivanovic", as if he would no longer know who else was in Serbia after he was out of the Premier League. .

His performance made the Serbian journalists very upset, this arrogant Englishman! This is not the 18th or 19th century when the sun never sets the empire to dominate the world! Wait and see, arrogant!

But Antiche always had a smile on his face, and he was not dissatisfied with being underestimated by Dun En. In his opinion, even though Dunn had been coaching for eleven years, he was still too young at the age of 46. He won so many honors at such a young age and became the savior of England. He led the team to win three games in a row. It is absolutely impossible not to be proud. As a prosperous and successful person, he must think that there is nothing in the world that he can't do, and there is no opponent he can't beat. How could he put it in his eyes for a team like Serbia in Eastern Europe?

I am sixty-five years old, and I have traveled more bridges than you have traveled. I have seen more people like this.

His analysis of Dunn was half right. Tony Dunn is indeed a proud man, and indeed arrogant. But he is not an idiot with an IQ of negative two hundred and five.

After the press conference was over, Dunn called Pierce Bruce. He wanted to hear how the news media commented on his performance at the press conference today.

"How about it, Mr. 007. Do you think I am an arrogant and arrogant person who is typical of an island country and narrow-minded?"

"Honestly, Tony. I was a little confused when I saw you start to perform. How could you only mention Vidic and Ivanovic who played in the Premier League? But then I understood... Uh, if I don’t know enough about you, I admit that I will be fooled by you too."

Bruce's answer made Dunn very satisfied: "That's good, I am waiting to bear the anger of the Serbian media. Hey!"

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The Serbian newspapers published the next day criticized the arrogance of the English, and Antić must be holding these newspapers for fun.

However, the game at night was completely beyond his expectations.

Before the game, Dunn, in front of all the players, told Mitchell that he would not start this game. This decision undoubtedly poured cold water on Mitchell and surprised the whole team. You must know that Mitchell's performance in the last few games is quite eye-catching and has basically secured the position of England's main center. But when playing against a strong team like Serbia, Dunn did not arrange for him to play. Why?

The explanation given by Dunn is that Mitchell's technical characteristics do not conform to the team's overall tactics in this game, so he needs to rest.

At the same time, through this adjustment, he also told all the players he had always wanted to say-Forest players will also be suddenly removed from the starting list like Gerrard. No one here can enjoy any privileges. My team has never had privileges. The criteria for deciding who will start and who will not start is your state and my tactical needs.

After arranging the tactics, Dunn changed his arrogance at the press conference and warned his players with a serious expression that this game was a test. The Serbs occupy the home court, but they will not be easily let go. Be careful of Serbia's counterattack in this game, and at the same time put more pressure on the opponent on offense, forcing them to have no time to counterattack. In addition, strengthen the interception and close defense in the midfield, and absolutely cannot allow the Serb to freely control the ball in the midfield.

After all this is done, it depends on which side of the game played better.

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England played better in the first half.

Antić did not expect that England did not underestimate the enemy, but was aggressive in the midfield. Serbia was a little uncomfortable. They want England to attack, but they don't want England's midfielders tirelessly forcing the football at their feet.

From the start of the game, the Serb was rushed by England and didn't know how to kick it.

The England team did not waste their chances. Walcott scored one assist and helped the team lead 2-0 in the first half.

Dunn’s adjustment was beyond Antichy’s expectations. Walcott and Mitchel are completely different types of players. Their tactics were originally aimed at Mitchel, but Dunn’s body did not expect it. The agile and fast forward, from the side to the center, constantly disturbs Serbia's defense. The thirty-three-year-old Vidic was defeated before he and Rooney's alternate impact.

Serbia made adjustments in the second half to defend against England's fast strikers. Their counterattack also picked up, with a goal back ten minutes into the second half.

But before the cheers on the Maracanã stadium stopped, England returned to the color. This time the scoring man was central defender Terry, who had a corner kick and he grabbed a header and scored. 3:1.

The goal was scored so quickly and the goal was conceded so quickly, which greatly affected the Serbs' military spirit. When they were in chaos, England had another city-4:1, which almost sealed the victory.

In the final stage of the game, Serbia used a free kick to knock on the door guarded by Joe Hart, but that didn't help.

With an unexpectedly tough attitude and aggressive tactics, England won the group's first strong opponent 4:2 in the away game.

Three consecutive victories in the qualifiers, ten goals scored, and the team's morale was high. Dunn seems to be using constant victories to prove that even if he coaches the national team for the first time, there is no problem at all.

After the game, Antiche looked helpless when shaking hands with Dunn.

Dunn shook hands with him and patted him on the shoulder again without saying anything. But he believed that Antich had already understood the meaning, and should have understood it from the beginning of the game-he had been fooled by Dunn and was played by others. (To be continued, if you want to know what's going on, please visit www.qidian.com, there are more chapters, authors are supported, and genuine reading is supported!)

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