Full-level pass, please call me the speaker of the Three Lions

Chapter 361 Captain Daying, I will definitely defeat him!
Soon, through Vardy's big mouth, Ling Feng's half-true and half-false joke quickly spread throughout the Three Lions team.

Everyone knows that the reason why Ling Feng is so good at penalty kicks is that he learned it by watching Balotelli’s videos!

However, according to Vardy, Ling Feng has had a very good habit since his debut.

That is to watch the game videos and highlights of top players such as Xavi, Pirlo, Kaka, Batistuta, etc. every day, and then analyze and learn from them.

Balotelli's penalty video is just one of the nutrients he absorbs.
It is worth mentioning that when this news reached Hodgson's ears, the old coach couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and said to assistant coach Livington:
"Luckily he didn't watch that crazy guy's funny video."

"Yes, yes"

There are so many bizarre operations by Balotelli that you can’t count them even with ten fingers.

Hodgson was afraid that Ling Feng would not learn the good things but learn all the bad things, which would be terrible.

What shocked everyone even more was that in the next three consecutive days of penalty kick training, Ling Feng's penalty kick success rate reached a terrifying 100%!
Whether it's shooting at the upper or lower corners of the goal or changing the rhythm of penalty kicks, he has it all under control.

Joe Hart, Heaton, Foster
The Three Lions' number one, two and three goalkeepers were unable to save his penalty even once!
Such a stable penalty shooting rate is not only beyond the reach of his teammates, but also very exciting.

Of course, in addition to shooting skills, penalty kicks also test the penalty taker's ability to withstand psychological pressure.

Just imagine, under the influence of tens of thousands of booing noises, facing a top goalkeeper, and bearing the enormous pressure of becoming a national sinner if you fail to score the penalty, you must have a big heart to withstand all those interferences and score the ball steadily!

Therefore, with a top penalty taker like Ling Feng, even if their semi-final with Portugal really goes into a penalty shootout, they can still ensure a certain chance of winning!

Seeing Ling Feng's amazing performance from the penalty spot, Hodgson even considered for a time whether to let Ling Feng take all the penalty kick opportunities during regular match time.

However, this idea only flashed through his mind before he rejected it.

For many teams, a penalty kick not only represents a goal, but also a reflection of status.

The first penalty taker, in addition to having a big heart that can withstand pressure and stable shooting skills, must also be an important leader of the team.

Although Ling Feng's penalty success rate is frighteningly high, he is also the absolute tactical core of the team and the team's first set-piece penalty taker.

However, Rooney, as the team captain and leader, is the first choice for the penalty.

This is respect for the British top player, and it is also the treatment that the top scorer in England's history deserves!
With additional penalty kick training and the busy work of the physiotherapist, the few days of rest passed in a flash.

Apart from full-back Bertrand who strained a muscle in training and Barkley who was troubled by a knee injury, England is fully staffed and strong!
The day before the semi-final with Portugal, Hodgson also announced the starting eleven lineup within the team!
In the goalkeeper position, it is still Joe Hart;

The four defenders, from left to right, are Rose, Cahill, Smalling and Walker.

Double defensive midfielder Henderson and Milner;
The three attacking midfielders are Sterling, Ling Feng and Rooney;
The single arrow is Vardy!

There was only one personnel change in the entire starting lineup compared to the previous victory over Belgium.

That is Milner replacing Dale.

In such a crucial game, Hodgson trusts the experience of veterans more.

In addition, in the previous game against Belgium, it was Dale's distraction that allowed Lukaku to shoot and score.

As for the lone striker, Vardy continued to get the chance to start based on his performance in the previous game and tactical characteristics!
After all, against Portugal's central defender who can turn around in 10,000 years, a forward with flexible running like Vardy is more lethal!

After the starting lineup was announced, no one had any objections except Kane who was unhappy.

And that night, Ling Feng took the initiative to knock on Kane's hotel room door.

"Hmm? Ling?"

Kane, who opened the door, was a little surprised to see Ling Feng coming.

"Hey! Can I come in and sit down?"

Of course, he's not here to be gay.

Ling Feng felt that if he wanted to become the leader of the Three Lions in the future, he would have to win the hearts of the people.

As the future captain of Great Britain, Kane should have been his biggest competitor.

Fortunately, through the World Cup and the European Youth Championship, he has initially established himself as the future leader of the Three Lions.

Whether in terms of qualifications, reputation or strength, he is far ahead of Kane.

In Ling Feng's opinion, Kane is no longer his competitor for the position of "boss", but his right-hand man who will lead the Three Lions to greatness in the future!

Furthermore, the stronger Kane is, the more help he will be in leading the Three Lions to win major championships in the future.

Therefore, he didn't want Kane to be too frustrated in a game like the semi-final.

After all, even if Vardy is now, the future is his.
However, when he actually entered the room, he saw Kane's roommate, Dell, sitting on the bed with a playing card in his hand.

"Hey, Ling! Why are you here?"

Looking at the playing cards on the bed and Dell's confused look, Ling Feng suddenly realized a problem he had overlooked:

These two Tottenham stars will both be substitutes tomorrow!
One is being deprived of the starting lineup tomorrow, and the other is being pressed on the bench for two consecutive games.

Judging from the poker cards on the bed, the two people who will not be able to start tomorrow are using playing cards to relieve their inner depression.

It seems like I came at the wrong time?
"Um, you guys are playing cards?"

Faced with this knowing question, Dale, the young man, answered directly:
"Yeah, since I won't be debuting tomorrow, I'm thinking of going to bed later."

There was a strong sense of grievance and resignation in his tone.

Obviously, Dell, who has already secured his place as the main defensive midfielder, was upset that he could not start in the semi-finals.

Even in front of outsiders like Ling Feng, he showed his displeasure.

I don’t know whether he is stupid or his brain is not working well.

If Ling Feng spoke ill of him in front of Hodgson, he might be abandoned from then on!

Of course, Ling Feng is not the kind of person who would tell tales behind others’ backs.

Instead, he opened his mouth to remind:

"Eric, you can keep these complaints to yourself."

Hearing this, Dell seemed to wake up from a dream and reacted immediately.

You know, Ling Feng is Hodgson's favorite disciple. If I say this in front of him, will Hodgson hear it?
However, after Ling Feng said this, he was convinced that Ling Feng would definitely not say bad things about him behind his back.

Because if that was the case, there was no need for him to remind himself!

So, Dell showed a slightly honest smile and looked at Ling Feng with a very grateful look:
"Well, I see."

"It just so happened that I couldn't sleep and wanted to find someone to play Landlord. But Jamie was on a video call with his wife and I didn't want to disturb him."

Sitting down on the bed, Ling Feng spread his hands and said with a smile, "Do you mind if I join you?"

"Of course!"

So, the three people, each with their own thoughts, picked up their playing cards and started playing Landlord!

Soon, the three people who were so focused on the game forgot about the starters and substitutes.

In addition, Ling Feng took the initiative to let Kane and Dale play happily, and they both made a small profit.

When it came to the last round, Ling Feng suddenly said:
"By the way, I plan to go on vacation to Sardinia with my girlfriend after the European Cup. Do you want to bring your girlfriend along?"

Hearing this, Kane and Dale looked at each other, and then Kane asked:
"Just us?"

"Not only that, I also called Jamie (Vardy), Jesse (Lingard), and another Harry (Maguire)!"

"I'm also planning to ask Ali to come along. You guys might be more familiar with him. You can talk to him tomorrow."

"Also, I'll cover all the expenses for this vacation!"

Although with the end of the golden generation and the replacement of players, the factional struggles within the Three Lions are no longer as tense as before.

Now players from different clubs will also sit at the same table to eat and chat.

However, most of the Three Lions internationals come from major Premier League clubs, which are strictly speaking club competitors.

Therefore, in order to avoid the situation like Ferdinand and Gerrard who are sworn enemies in the club and then become sworn enemies in the national team.

For the sake of unity and good atmosphere within the team, Ling Feng believes that team-building activities are very necessary!

South American national teams, such as Argentina and Brazil, usually hold barbecue parties to enhance relationships and maintain a harmonious atmosphere within the team.

They in England can also organize some special team-building activities!

For example, you can rent a small island near the resort of Sardinia and have a great vacation together!
Moreover, by organizing such team-building activities, Ling Feng can also enhance his reputation within the team and win over the hearts of the people.

Prepare in advance for being the one in charge in the future!
Ling Feng's Great Britain Speaker Plan is very clear:
Perform well both in club and national team, lead the Three Lions to victory, and help the "British stars" in the team improve, win people's hearts and build reputation.

After Rooney retires from the national team, he will definitely get the England captain's armband!
. . .

December 2016, 7.

Lyon.

The lighted stadium, which can accommodate 60,000 spectators, was already full.

Portuguese fans wearing red jerseys and English fans wearing white jerseys cursed and sang at each other in their respective stands.

Don't give in to each other!

"Welcome to Sky Sports to watch the 2016 European Championship semi-final in France on time."

"England vs. Portugal, these two old rivals meet again in the European Cup."

"Let's first take a look at the two teams' promotion journey and starting lineups."

Portugal drew three games in a row in the group stage, defeated Croatia in extra time in the knockout stage, and eliminated Poland in a penalty shootout. With an embarrassing record of "no win" in regular time, it barely advanced to the semi-finals of this European Cup.

In contrast, England, the youngest team in this European Cup, had an amazing performance that was beyond everyone's expectations.

They won all three group matches, won against Northern Ireland in the first knockout round, and defeated Belgium in the quarterfinals.
Along the way, the Three Lions have changed their previous poor performance as a pseudo-strong team and demonstrated the style of a strong team full of vitality.

In the historical confrontations between the two sides over the past twenty years, Portugal has a clear advantage.

Especially in international competitions, he has repeatedly become a stumbling block for England.

Therefore, Portugal has a psychological advantage.

However, it is not only psychology that affects the outcome of a game.
Portugal adopted a 4141 tactical formation in this game, and there were several changes in personnel positions compared to the previous game.

The 34-year-old veteran Bruno Alves replaced the injured Pepe as the starting central defender, Danilo replaced the suspended William Carvalho, and Dortmund's full-back Guerrero, who had played against Ling Feng in the U21 European Youth Championship final, successfully entered the starting lineup based on his performance in the previous round.

The goalkeeper position is Patricio, the best goalkeeper in the Portuguese Super League;

The back four are Guerrero, Fonte, Bruno Alves and Cedric;
The single defensive midfielder Danilo stayed back to defend;

The four attacking midfielders are Adrián Silva, Renato Sanches, Joao Mario and Nani;

The single arrow is Ronaldo!
Judging from the strength on paper, Portugal's lineup is seriously aging, and it is very doubtful whether it can withstand England's youth storm.

From the consecutive draws since the start of the game to the continuous overtime in the knockout stage, Portugal is at a disadvantage in terms of physical fitness.

In addition, England's morale was high and their attacking firepower was fierce.

Therefore, many people are optimistic that England, with its young and powerful lineup, can
However, in such a crucial cup competition, the shortcomings of young players' lack of major competition experience will be infinitely magnified.

If the game goes unsatisfactory, young people may easily become mentally unstable or make low-level mistakes.

The Portuguese veterans all have rich experience in major competitions and their mental attributes are maxed out.

The Portuguese team was able to have the last laugh both times they entered overtime, which is enough to show the tenacity of this team.

However, even so, most betting companies and media predict that England will still control the situation on the field and take the dominant position.

Portugal, on the other hand, mainly relies on defensive counterattacks, focusing on defense first, and then when attacking, trying to pass the ball to Ronaldo as much as possible.

In addition to the tactical game between teams, the head-to-head confrontation between stars is also a major highlight of the game!
The main player of the Portuguese side is naturally the team captain and offensive core, one of the two greatest players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo!
Although after entering the knockout stage, they did not score any goals due to being closely marked by the opponents.

However, Roco's role as a fulcrum and distraction in the frontcourt is indispensable to this Portuguese team.

The main player of the England side is naturally the tactical core of the team, Ling Feng, who made five appearances and contributed four goals and six assists!
Many people believe that this is a showdown between future superstars of the new era and superstars of the old era.

This is about Ling Feng and Cristiano Ronaldo!
Once he leads England to a head-on victory over Portugal led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Ling Feng will be able to truly leap from a first-class star to a world superstar and be truly included in the ranks of contenders for the Ballon d'Or!
(End of this chapter)