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Chapter 454 Li Rui's First Experience with the England Team
The game against Sunderland should be said to be the most beautiful game Manchester United has played so far this season. After Solskjaer replaced Li Rui on the field, Manchester United scored another goal in stoppage time. The ball fixed the score at 3:0.What makes Manchester United fans happy is that this goal was instigated by Solskjaer. The Norwegian veteran dragged his bruised leg and bid farewell to Old Trafford perfectly, to the red Manchester United Farewell to the number 20 jersey.

After the game, Ferguson also officially announced that Solskjaer will stay at the Manchester United club, and the Norwegian veteran will become the assistant coach of Manchester United's under-16 youth team. This is also a compliment for Solskjaer's 11 years of playing for Manchester United.

After the game, Li Rui walked to the sidelines and hugged Sunderland coach Roy Keane. Seeing Keane in a suit and leather shoes, Li Rui always felt weird. When the two hugged, Keane said, "Well done Not bad', Li Rui knew that what he was talking about was of course not his performance in this game, but his performance last season.

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However, after the game, Ferguson received a piece of news that made him helpless. Hargreaves was injured again, and this time the injury of the England international was very strange. Hargreaves had already warmed up on the sidelines in the second half He was ready to play, but when Hargreaves was warming up, he told the team doctor that he didn't feel well. To be on the safe side, Ferguson had to make a temporary change and let Carrick come off the bench.

After the game, Hargreaves' examination surprised the Manchester United team doctor. The team doctor said that Hargreaves' injury was a sequela from an old injury last season. In other words, in the future, the England international, who spent 1700 million euros on Manchester United, will be in constant injury and constant comeback throughout the season.
Ferguson scolded his mother, the old injury last season, isn't this the injury when he was in Bayern Munich? Although Ferguson knew that Hargreaves had an injury when he joined, the inspection showed that it was relatively optimistic. I didn't expect it to be so troublesome. The old Scottish man was a little dissatisfied with the team's medical experts at this time, but what's the use of saying dissatisfaction now, besides, Hargreaves was appointed by himself.

Ferguson had no choice but to put Hargreaves on the injured list, and he didn't dare to let Hargreaves return to the team in a hurry. After all, if he really became a glass man who was constantly injured, Hargreaves would basically It is also ruined, in fact, Hargreaves is indeed a glass man.

Fortunately, after the end of the league with Sunderland, there will be two weeks of national team match days, and the league will also be suspended. Manchester United will use a 3:0 victory to say goodbye to the decline and bad luck after the start of the season. .

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After the end of the fifth round of the league, the entire English media and the entire European media turned their attention to Manchester. However, they did not pay attention to Manchester United's 5-3 match against Sunderland. Manchester United won three goals against Sunderland. It's not news. What they are concerned about is the latest announcement of the England national team's training roster. On this roster for the European Cup qualifiers against Israel and Russia, Li Rui's name is impressively listed.

This is definitely an explosive news. Even the paparazzi with the most sensitive sense of smell did not smell the slightest smell beforehand. After the training list came out, the entire European football world was shocked, such as Spain, Italy, Germany Teams such as China, the Netherlands, and France, all aspiring to compete for the championship in the 2008 European Cup, all felt a little pressure. Thinking of Li Rui's terrifying scoring ability, the European powers sounded the defensive alarm.

The ones who feel the deepest are Israel and Russia, who are about to play against England. Russia's head coach Hiddink said bluntly that with Li Rui's England, they have the strength to beat any team.

The media flocked to Manchester. At this time, Li Rui had not yet reported to the England national team. He was still at home in Manchester. The media wanted to interview him.

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Li Rui received a lot of congratulatory calls. His good friends at Leeds United, such as Alan Lennon, Milner, Richardson, and Neil Gilckney also called. Gilckney was not selected for the England team's training roster, and the other three guys were all in the training roster.

"Haha, Li, welcome back to the team." These were the first words Alan Lennon said on the phone to Li Rui.

Li Rui also seemed quite happy. With these teammates at Leeds United, plus his current Manchester United teammates Rooney, Scholes, Ferdinand and Carrick, Li Rui feels that his future in the England team should be good. Yes, to put it bluntly, Li Rui wants the England team to attack around him. He doesn't have any feelings for England. It can be said that in Li Rui's opinion, joining the England team is not even as good as he has feelings for Manchester United. Li Rui is in the England team, he just wants to use this platform to realize his football ambitions and express his football talents to his heart's content.

Think of the England national team as joining a special club, Li Rui said to himself.

To put it bluntly, he felt that he was here to help the English get rid of the hat of a "pseudo-strong team". Of course, this is not humane.

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Li Rui received a call from Beckham, and handsome Bei congratulated him.

However, to Beckham's disappointment, in this training camp, Beckham was still excluded by McLaren, which disappointed Beckham. However, for Li Rui's selection this time, Beckham is I am really happy.

"I'm looking forward to the day when I can be a teammate." Li Rui said on the phone with Beckham. The only way to become teammates with Beckham is in the England team. Because Li Rui is in Manchester United, Beckham is not The possibility of returning to Manchester United is only possible in the England team, but no one knows whether McLaren will give Beckham this opportunity.

When the two hung up the phone, their emotions were very different.

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On September 9th, Li Rui drove his Bentley, and under the attention of countless media, he went to London to report at the England team's training camp.

When he drove from his home in Manchester, there were more than a dozen media interview vehicles following him all the way. This formation was really no less than that of the British Prime Minister traveling. Fortunately, Li Rui has long been accustomed to such large formations. If you want to become a star, you must first have a heart that bravely faces the media.

As for Li Rui being selected for the England team, the happiest thing is to count some tabloids, because now there is an absolute big-name wife in the wives of the England team. If she is still in the England national team, maybe only the Spice Girls can temporarily overwhelm Jessica, and now, Beckham is still excluded from the England team. In terms of reputation, Jessica is a well-deserved eldest sister in the England wives Big.

Before Li Rui gained a firm foothold in the England team, Jessica had already become the boss of the England wives.

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Li Rui felt that he was here to help England. However, in the first training session when he came to the England team, Li Rui felt that McLaren actually didn't value him.

During the training, Li Rui found that Gerrard was the core of the team's offense, and the team's tactics revolved around him. As for himself, he was positioned as a rookie—even though he was in charge of the Manchester United team, now he is " The five-time champion' is in good condition, defending the European League Golden Boot, but he is just a rookie in the England team, a rookie who may not be very popular with McLaren.

How did Li Rui know that it was not McLaren's own intention to be selected for the England team this time, but the England Football Association's intention. McLaren could only nod in agreement.

During the training, Li Rui was on the bench, and he was partnered with England fringe international Defoe. Since it was the first time for Li Rui and Defoe to work together, the cooperation was not tacit.

From the perspective of many reporters on the sidelines, Li Rui's first training session with the England team was not friendly. Wearing a yellow vest as a substitute, his performance could only be described as mediocre. It seemed that everything was starting again.

However, on the bench side, there are Alan Lennon, Milner and Richardson. These are Li Rui's teammates when he was at Leeds United, and he is not alone.

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In training, Li Rui was a substitute and had no chance with England's offensive core. However, his performance off the field was eye-catching.

With Leeds United teammates Alan Lennon, Milner and Richardson, Li Rui was the core of the team's offense at Leeds United, and with Manchester United teammates Carrick and Rooney, Li Rui also It seems that they have their own small circle, and several of them are young people. The oldest Carrick is only two or three years older than them. Leeds United and Manchester United were able to get along peacefully in the England team and actually formed a small group. This can only be attributed to Li Rui.

Like Ferdinand and Scholes, they are veterans of the national team, and they are not with Li Rui and the others. They have their own circles. Although they are not clearly separated, they still have their own small groups. For the Manchester United team, they are relatively close to Li Rui. After all, Li Rui's position in the Manchester United team is very stable, and Ferguson also worked hard to train him.

Li Rui couldn't help being a little emotional, these small circles are really everywhere, like now, Li Rui's small circle can only be said to be the weakest in the England team, and the strongest is Terry as the boss 'The Chelsea people.

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Li Rui shared a room with Alan Lennon. He originally thought he would share a room with Rooney, but he didn't know until the England team that Rooney is the absolute main force of the England team, and he is only a rookie now. Of course, he must be treated according to the rookie treatment and Alan Lennon lived together.

Li Rui made fun of Alan Lennon, who was a "regular visitor" to the England national team anyway. Why was he still a rookie? It was noisy, as if it was back when I was at Leeds United.

Li Rui is in a good mood, he just thinks that joining the England team this time is for traveling, and he doesn't bother to think about McLaren's lack of attention to himself. He even has the dark idea of ​​hoping that England will not perform well. You can stand up and appear as the savior of the English people. Unfortunately, Li Rui's "little idea" has not been realized.

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On September 9, the England team played against Israel at Wembley Stadium. No accident, Li Rui sat on the bench.

From the training, Li Rui knew that it was impossible for him to start the game against Israel. On the day before the game, he did not make the starting list.Gerrard is currently the core of England's offense. Around him, McLaren's team has "mature" tactics, and Rooney and Owen's partners are on the front line, and Li Rui has nothing to do with him for the time being.

In this game, the England team showed an aggressive offensive posture on the court.

In the 21st minute, Joe Cole made a cross from the left, and Wright-Phillips, who succeeded in anti-offside, pushed and scored from 6 yards in front of the goal, 1-0.In the 49th minute, Barry passed the ball, Owen stopped the ball in the arc of the restricted area, turned around and volleyed into the net, 2-0.In the 66th minute, Barry took a corner kick on the right, and Richards jumped high and scored with a header, scoring the first goal for the national team, 3-0.

The live broadcast is very interesting. Every time the England team scores a goal, the camera will be aimed at Li Rui who is sitting on the bench, and it seems to express a certain meaning silently, 'Look, without you playing, our England team's attack power Just as powerful! '

The director hoped to see something in Li Rui's eyes, but he was disappointed. Li Rui kept chatting with Milner beside him. When England scored a goal, he would stand up and applaud. This is different from other people's performance. It's no different.

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When the game lasted for more than 80 minutes, the reporters in the press box and the fans in front of the TV noticed that Li Rui started to warm up on the sidelines.

Is Li Rui going to play?

Everyone was a little excited. Of course, this game was broadcast live on the court TV. Seeing this scene, the Chinese fans in front of the TV felt bitter. No one can accuse Li Rui of going this way. Still wrong.

In the 89th minute of the game, the England team made a substitution, Owen was replaced, and Li Rui came off the bench.

Amidst the cheers of Wembley Stadium, Li Rui stepped onto the turf of Wembley Stadium. He made his debut in the international A-level competition for two consecutive European Golden Boots. Li Rui waited for a long time. He should have been wearing It is the red jersey of the national football team, but at the moment it is wearing the white jersey of England.

He wore the No. 15 jersey in his first England game, and his preferred 10 jersey belonged to Joe Cole.

The time McLaren left for Li Rui was too short. Less than 3 minutes after Li Rui came on the field, the whistle sounded for the end of the game. However, in this short 3 minutes, Li Rui still let Impressive, he completed a shot, and the football brushed the post and went out of the baseline. This shot was of high quality and won applause from Wembley Stadium.

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This 3:0 victory over Israel immediately made the whole of England applaud. McLaren also won some applause when he was in a state of desperation. Some people also stood up and pointed out that England's offensive ability is not a problem , although they did not name them, but the meaning is obvious, they like Li Rui to enter the England team, these people are racists in England's 'Empire on which the sun never sets', they don't want to see Li Rui appear in the England team Among them, I don't want to see Li Rui appearing as a savior. Fortunately, in this game, before Li Rui played, England had already 3-0 Israel, and Li Rui only played in garbage time to make fun of it.

However, some media still called for the next match against Russia, the head coach McClaren should give Li Rui more playing time: "—Looking at the tacit cooperation between Li Rui and Rooney in Manchester United, we should give him a little more Time, and Li Rui's offensive strength is unquestionable, I believe this young man will definitely give us more surprises."

It was the Manchester media who said this. They are pro-Manchester United. They will naturally favor Li Rui, the core of Manchester United's offense and the future leader appointed by Ferguson. However, most of the English media don't think so. Some of them are against Li Rui. Rui, some are just watching the fun from the sidelines.

UEFA's official website actually said the biggest truth, "Li Rui wore England's No. 15 jersey and played in the game against Israel, which also made him the first Chinese international in the history of the England team. He will also be in the future. I can only play for England."

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This game against Russia is very important for the qualifying situation of the England team. The Prince of Wales, the husband of the late Princess Diana, also came to Wembley Stadium to watch the game.

Unexpectedly, the Prince of Wales is still a supporter of Li Rui. When he was interviewed by the media, he said that he was a fan of Li Rui and hoped to see Li Rui start this game. The Prince of Wales shrugged and said, "However, the Lord Coach McLaren has his own mind, it's a pity."

Sure enough, Li Rui sat on the bench in this game, and he did 90 minutes on the bench, because the England team played so well in this game, they 3-0 Russia at Wembley Stadium.

In the 6th minute, Barry took a corner kick. The ball was ejected by the opponent's defender and returned to Barry's feet. He passed the ball to the center of the penalty area with his left foot. Terry attracted two defenders. Owen stopped the ball and hit the bottom right corner of the goal with his right foot. 1- 0.In the 30th minute, the England midfielder made a long pass, and Heskey ferried the header to Owen, who was unguarded. Owen, who was waiting at the penalty area line, kicked a volley and shot into the middle, 2-0.In the 83rd minute, Barry planned an attack. Owen made a low pass to Ferdinand in the penalty area. The latter faked his right foot and then dribbled the ball forward. An angry shot from the right side of the penalty area broke the goal, 3-0.

The strong firepower shown by the England team made Li Rui on the bench a little puzzled and depressed when he was stunned. Is this still the England team with weak offense?

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If we say that after England's 3-0 Israel game, the media still spoke for Li Rui and called on McLaren to give Li Rui more time, with this England's 3-0 Russia game, that small group of supporters Rui's voice has also become very weak, almost inaudible. Now, the entire English media is talking about this big victory and England's suddenly bright prospects for qualifying.As for Li Rui who sat on the bench for 90 minutes, who is he?
Although Li Rui was unwilling, he couldn't do anything about it. His first experience in the England team was limited to the data of playing once, playing for 3 minutes, and shooting a goal.

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After England's 3:0 victory over Russia, there was also a discordant note, that is, the England paparazzi took photos of the England internationals getting drunk in the bar that night, including the photo of the little fat Rooney drunk Impressively in sight.

"Fortunately, I didn't take a picture of you hugging a dancing girl." Li Rui put down the newspaper in his hand, and said to Rooney with a smile, he couldn't believe that these guys didn't find a woman.

Li Rui didn't participate in this so-called party. He drove back to Manchester on the day the game ended. It's not that Li Rui doesn't fit in with others. The main reason is that Jessica is pregnant now. Li Rui must spend more time with his wife at this time Yes, he can't keep his pregnant wife at home, go to the bar to drink and fool around with dancers by himself.

After the photo was taken by the media and published in the newspaper, Rooney, who had just returned to Manchester United from the England team, was scolded by Ferguson. as a penalty for being out of the squad for the game.

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There is also a small episode in this matter, that is, Jessica told Li Rui that she received a call from Colleen, Rooney's new wife asked Li Rui to help discipline Rooney, and when the national team trained, Colleen asked Li Rui helped to watch Rooney. If Li Rui came home, he would drive Rooney back. In Colleen's words, "Wayne follows Li, I don't worry!"

"Of course don't worry, I'm a good husband." Li Rui said with a smile.

Jessica didn't say anything, she had a happy smile on her face. She was very satisfied with Li Rui's personal life. Li Rui's actions were quite "different" among the stars who love each other. of.

"You tell Colleen, I will take good care of Wayne." Li Rui said with a smile.

At this time, Rooney, who was watching his collection of AV discs at home, suddenly felt a chill. Did his temperature drop?
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PS: Well, the debate on the national team is over here. Let me just say that Li Rui is not McLaren’s savior, he is the savior of the England national team. As for the 2008 European Cup or the 2010 World Cup, everyone just listen Qi said slowly.

Please support everyone, hey, I don’t know how many subscriptions will be lost if I join the England team——呀~
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