green star

Chapter 461 The English are calling for a savior!

"The England team had a routine training at the new Wembley Stadium. We saw that Li Rui was still on the bench. He led the bench team to a 3-1 victory over the main lineup. Manchester United's No. 10 staged a hat-trick The trick, hopefully this will touch Mr McLaren - this is a report from BBC reporter Li Ai."

Tomorrow is the game between England and Croatia. Every move of the England team affects the hearts of millions of England fans, and the media has been following up and reporting.

Li Rui performed well in today's internal match. He scored three goals with overhead kicks and helped the substitute team beat the main lineup. He is demonstrating to McLaren in this way. Li Rui wants to fight against Croatia. He won a starting position in the game, and he doesn't think that other shooters in England are better than himself. In fact, this is also a fact recognized by most people.

It's just that, for some reason, McLaren just doesn't like Li Rui. Sometimes, you have to believe that there are really brain-dead people.

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Li Rui was walking and talking to Rooney in a low voice. The little fat man only played for less than 10 minutes in today's match before he was replaced by Defoe. The England team doctor's examination showed that his muscles were sore and there was no serious problem.

"Hey, Li Rui."

When Li Rui heard someone calling him, he turned his head to look, but it turned out to be Li Ai. Li Ai was holding a microphone, and there was an assistant next to him carrying a long gun and a short cannon. Li Rui pointed to McLaren not far away, which means Michaela Len was not allowed to give any interviews, and there was nothing he could do about it.

Li Ai sighed in disappointment. He already knew that McLaren was in a state of desperation and started a cold war with the media. He even forbade the players to accept any media interviews in private.

"I want to score a goal, let those British guys see it." Li Ai shouted loudly.

Li Rui nodded and got into the bus without saying anything.

"What did you just say?" Li Ai's assistant asked him, because what Li Ai said just now was in Chinese, of course he didn't understand.

"It's nothing, some words of blessing." Li Ai shrugged, "Let's go Pete, we have to go back to work."

Pete whistled, "Damn, we've been working for hours, I hate blood-sucking capitalists..."

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The England bus stopped at the entrance of the hotel where the team stayed, where many reporters had already gathered.After the players got off the car, they were surrounded by media reporters. However, no one was interviewed due to the 'gag order'.

This caused great dissatisfaction among media reporters. If no one accepts interviews, it will be difficult for them to report satisfactorily. This is related to their jobs. What has McLaren made of England now? Won't make it easy for us? !
Li Rui was also surrounded by reporters, but he didn't intend to say anything. It's no good for players and coaches to fight against each other. Although McLaren is notorious now, that gentleman is still the coach after all.

However, at this moment, England team leader Scott McCarthy came over to Li Rui and said that the team recommended him to be interviewed by the media as a player representative. Before Li Rui could nod, McCarthy patted Li Rui on the shoulder. I'm busy.

'What is this? Li Rui slandered, accepting interviews from the critical and rumor-mongering English media, and at such a critical juncture for the England team, this is not a good job, so be careful.Moreover, Li Rui was not prepared at all. He never thought that the team would allow himself, a 'hardcore substitute', to be interviewed.

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The media reporters have heard the words of the England team leader McCarthy and know that the England team asked Li Rui to be interviewed. At this moment, McCarthy's bald head is also so amiable. Li Rui is a controversial task with many topics. Now being asked to be interviewed as a representative of England players again, this makes the media very excited.

"There's nothing to say. There's been a lot of news about us recently. It's all old-fashioned, and you don't want me to prevaricate you with outdated things, do you?" Desperately, Li Rui said loudly in the crowd, he wanted to To get away with it, hurry back to the room.

"You can talk about the prospects for the game against Croatia, or predict the score."

"Croatia is not weak, they have already qualified ahead of time, but it doesn't matter, the important thing is that the team should go all out for a good result, no one wants to lose, besides, I want to say, man, what you just said The problem is actually the same, don’t try to fool me. I have a very high IQ.” Li Rui joked a few words to the reporter, and there was a lot of laughter at the scene.

The reporters found that since Li Rui got married, this Manchester United No. 10, who has always been at odds with the media, is more cooperative than before when facing the microphone, and often makes witty remarks. This is also called "Li Rui" by some media. Sharp oriental answer'.

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"Tell me about yourself, Li Rui, will you start the game? Everyone is very concerned about this." The reporter of the "Yorkshire Post" finally squeezed over and put the microphone to Li Rui's mouth.

Li Rui glanced at the logo on the microphone. It was obvious that the "Yorkshire Post", the "official cooperative media" of Leeds United, made Li Rui feel the long-lost kindness. He smiled and said, "This question should not be asked to me. , I am not the head coach, if I were the head coach, I would definitely start for Li Rui."

The reporter of the "Yorkshire Post" was also amused by Li Rui's words. Leeds people still have conflicting feelings towards Li Rui. This has made Leeds United fans very tangled. Now it’s okay, Li Rui has entered the England team, and Leeds fans can support Li Rui here without any grievances. It can be said that Leeds people are in Li Rui’s England team The online support is no worse than that of Manchester United fans.

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"So, you have an opinion on some of Mr. McLaren's decisions?" A voice sounded.

Li Rui glanced at the guy who asked this rather sharp question, that was a reporter from The Sun.If the relationship between Li Rui and the media has improved greatly, the name of the media "The Sun" must be excluded. Similarly, "The Sun" still has no love for Li Rui. It can be seen from above.

Hearing this question, Li Rui didn't get angry on the spot, but nodded: "This is your understanding. In fact, there is no problem between me and Mr. Coach. This is like my dislike of the "Sun". , is unquestionable, my answer. Are you satisfied, sir?" Li Rui winked at the reporter of The Sun.

"You!" The man from "The Sun" was so angry with Li Rui that he wanted to respond, but he didn't know what to say.

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"Can you talk about Wayne's injury?" The reporter of "Guardian" pushed the depressed "Sun" reporter away and asked.

"I don't know about this, but I know that Wayne attaches great importance to this game, and he is so eager to play." Li Rui replied, of course he knew that Rooney's injury was actually not a big problem, but it cannot be said that this It was McLaren's request, and it was said that it was to show the Croatians a smoke bomb. Li Rui scoffed at this but obediently complied.

The "Guardian" reporter nodded to express his understanding, and did not ask any other questions.

After formulating answers to some other reporters' questions, Li Rui finally squeezed out the crowd and entered the hotel.Although it was late November at this time, Li Rui was still sweating for a while. Dealing with reporters was not an easy job.

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In the conference hall of the hotel, the England team was conducting tactical analysis.

McLaren's voice is a bit hoarse, I don't know if it is because of the recent anger, he first introduced the possible starting list of Croatia calculated by the England coaching staff.

Then, McLaren began to explain the importance of this game to England in clichés. In fact, these nonsense of McLaren are as uninnovative as his tactics. The game is a battle of life and death, everyone has to work hard, if they lose, England will be eliminated, in this case.

Then, McLaren changed the subject and began to explain the possible attitude of England's opponents, the Croatians, towards this game. Anyway, the meaning is that the Croatians have already qualified ahead of time, and they may not fight recklessly, so you don't have to worry too much. In fact In fact, McLaren should have good intentions. He wanted to strengthen the confidence of the English players. However, this method is really inappropriate. Let alone whether it will cause the England team to underestimate the enemy. The head coach actually pins his hopes on the opponent. The thinking of slack war is very inappropriate.

Sure enough, Li Rui looked at the faces of Scholes, Rooney and others. There were so many strange expressions in the eyes of many people. If he had to add a more appropriate description to the expressions of the players If so, it should be 'disdain'!
Although it sounds a bit unbelievable that players actually disdain the head coach, this is the situation in the England team at the moment.Indeed.

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Finally, it was McLaren who started to arrange the starting line-up for tomorrow's race.

"Goalkeeper, Scott Carson." There is no suspense. Although everyone thinks that Carson is inexperienced and embarrassing, McLaren trusts Carson. Li Rui's former friend is a rare Leeds The star who came out of the United was really entrusted with important tasks by McLaren.However, it seems that the English media is not optimistic about Carson. The "Guardian" has bluntly pointed out that England's biggest weakness is: "England has an incompetent coach named McLaren, and a rookie named Scott - Carson."

"Central defenders, Ferdinand and Campbell, you two must pay attention to the speed of the Croats, don't let them break through easily." McLaren said while looking at Ferdinand and Campbell. After recovering from injury, he is in good form in the league. Although Campbell is old, he seems to have a second spring in Portsmouth now.

Both Ferdinand and Campbell nodded, expressing that they understood what they should do.

"Full-back, Richards on the right. Bridge on the left." This combination of full-backs is actually not satisfactory to McLaren. Ashley Cole is the first choice for the position of left-back. However, Chelsea left The defender was injured in the league and will miss this crucial game.

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"Midfielders, Gerrard, Lampard, Barry and——" McLaren paused for a moment before he looked up at Beckham, who was sitting there with a serious face, before continuing. Out of the list, "Wright Phillips"

Li Rui was very surprised when he heard this decision.You know, McLaren specially invited Beckham back from the United States. Since he invited him back, why not use Beckham?Li Rui glanced at Beckham, Old Bei's face was calm, nothing unusual, but the careful Li Rui still noticed the flash of disappointment and anger in Beckham.

Li Rui sighed in his heart, he didn't have any hope for his starting now, and McLaren didn't even need to invite Beckham back, and it was unlikely that he would give himself too many opportunities.Back then, when McLaren was in charge of England, the first thing he did was to take Beckham's captain's armband and then expel Beckham. At this time, in the crucial game, McLaren was obviously unwilling to reuse Beckham. Ham, isn't this slapping yourself in the face?
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"Front, Rooney and—" Speaking of this, McLaren paused again. This pause made Li Rui stunned. Did he still have a chance? However, McLaren quickly killed Li Rui's hope Yes, he pronounced another name, "Crouch!"

Although he had been mentally prepared for a long time, Li Rui's disappointment was palpable when he heard that his name was not there.Did McLaren really think that Crouch would be more useful than himself?Fuck his grandma!

At this moment, Li Rui was completely desperate for McLaren. He had already decided that no matter whether England qualified or not, there would be no Li Rui if there was McLaren, and there would be no McLaren if there was Li Rui. Li Rui didn't mind making trouble Yes, anyway, this is England, not the Chinese national team. Li Rui has no psychological burden. He just wants to use the stage of England to realize his football dream, or he wants to be England's savior. It is really true for England. Not much emotion.

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Li Rui woke up a little early. In fact, he was woken up by the patter of raindrops outside the window, which made continuous sounds on the glass window.Li Rui felt the urge to urinate, so he comforted Ang Ran's younger brother, turned on the bedside lamp, put on his slippers, went to the bathroom to pee, and peed very well. When he came back, Li Rui was surprised to see that Rooney had also woken up. Sitting on the bed, staring at the ceiling in a daze.

Li Rui shared a room with Rooney for this training camp. I don’t know what McLaren thinks, but it is no different for Li Rui, whether it is a room with Alan Lennon or a room with Rooney Nothing, both of them are his friends.

"Are you awake?" Li Rui asked Rooney.

"En." The fat man nodded, and Li Rui found that Rooney seemed to be in a bad mood, but he didn't ask why.

Li Rui opened the curtains and looked into the distance. In the hazy rain and fog, the whole of London looked so blurry. Li Rui stretched his waist, turned his head and asked the little fat man, "Do you want to go back to sleep?"

Rooney had already gone to the bathroom, Li Rui climbed into his bed, and shouted towards the bathroom, "Wayne, you have gone to the bathroom seven or eight times this night, can't it be that thing is not working?" .”

He didn't hear Rooney's answer, and Li Rui himself felt bored. He knew that Rooney was nervous. Li Rui was happy to see England's entry into the 2008 Euro Cup. After all, this was also his stage, but , For Rooney, this appeal is more profound and urgent. Rooney is a native of England after all. The 2004 European Cup was the little fat man's battle for fame. The performance, who would have thought, England may face the embarrassment of not being able to enter the finals.

Li Rui yelled into the bathroom again, "Don't worry, I'll score, it's on me."

"Can you play?" the little fat man yelled in the bathroom.

Li Rui thought about it too, he was not sure if he would be able to play, he clicked his tongue twice, stopped thinking about it, covered himself with a quilt, and prepared to sleep for a while.

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In the afternoon, the outside of the new Wembley Stadium has gradually become lively.

England fans from all over England are flocking to the stadium, and the vehicles of many TV media are also driving in one after another.There are also construction machinery such as cranes that are busy hanging the national flags of the two teams on the outer wall of the main entrance of the stadium in order to separate the fans of the two teams, so that these excited crowds can enter the stadium from two channels according to the teams they support. Lest there be confusion - everyone knows what England fans do when they drink too much.

You know, England fans and Croatian fans have old grievances. During the 2004 European Cup, an England fan was stabbed to death by a Croatian fan. There was a fierce conflict between the two sides. Who knows if today’s game will be old and new? Enmity broke out together?

The flags of the major sponsors of the 2008 European Cup have also been planted all over the square around the new Wembley Stadium, fluttering in the wind in the pattering rain.

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"Haha, I didn't expect such an important game, there will be our Chinese shadow." Uncle Jiu from London's Chinatown brought all the employees of his hotel to watch the game.

"It's mainly because that idiot McLaren didn't give Li Rui a chance, otherwise, the British guy wouldn't be reduced to the point where he hasn't qualified for this game—" Chef Xiao Zhang said indignantly, he is Li Rui's Die-hard fans are very upset that McLaren doesn't want to see Li Rui. In Xiao Zhang's opinion, McLaren's head was definitely kicked by a donkey. Is there any other striker in England comparable to Li Rui?If our Chinese stars are willing to come to save you, Engranny is enough, I don’t know how to cherish it yet.

Someone patted him on the shoulder: "Let's go, let's go shopping first, and watch the game later, and watch Li Rui be the savior of the English! Let's have a good time and see what these British guys have to say."

"Ah ha ha - yes!" Because the English media generally believed that McLaren would start Li Rui in this game, many Chinese in the UK came to the new Wembley Stadium to watch the game, In fact, Chinese seldom spend money to watch football, and many people don’t even know much about football. However, this does not hinder the enthusiasm of Chinese. I heard that a Chinese star will become the savior of the British, and everyone is very excited. , look at it together.

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When BBC reporter Li Ai followed the journalists into the arena, the fans had already started to check their tickets. Under the patrol of a large number of police officers and meticulous security protection measures, the order of the scene was fairly orderly.

But Li Ai knows that the real test is actually the start of the game and after the game is over. If England loses and fails to enter the finals of the 2008 European Cup, the England fans who regard football even more than life, once they accept the cruel reality And it is possible to do some bad things emotionally. In addition, Croatian fans and England fans have old grievances, and the English police humiliated the Secretary General of the Croatian Football Association before the game. It may arouse the anger of Croatian fans, and these are possible triggers for riots.

Some journalists from England got together and ate the free fast food provided by the stadium and criticized McLaren loudly. Like piss on the forehead.

However, the reporters should also thank McLaren for having such an incompetent head coach, their work is wonderful, and they don't have to worry about having no topics to dig.

Li Ai didn't have the time to chat with these farting English reporters. He stood there looking at the scene of the new Wembley Stadium. At this time, Li Rui found that some England fans actually held a lot of Croatian flags in their hands. This strange situation aroused Li Ai's interest. He asked the assistant beside him, and the latter shrugged his shoulders noncommittally, "It's for burning...well, just leave it to him."

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It is indeed for burning!
Before the start of the game, Li Rui stood on the England bench and was surprised to see the flames in the stands. It was the English who started to burn the Croatian flag. Along with the British national anthem "God Save the Queen", the Croatian flags were lit one after another. There was a burst of flames in the stands, the fire was not big, but it was so dazzling.

The London police, who had been waiting for a long time, rushed up and extinguished the fire in two or three strokes. Then, the England fans who burned the Croatian flag laughed and returned to their seats, ready to enjoy the upcoming game.

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The game has already started. Li Rui was sitting on the bench, chatting with Beckham who was sitting next to him. Li Rui said that the England fans burned the Croatian flag in the stands just now, and worried that the actions of these England fans would anger the Croatian players.Li Rui couldn't understand why England fans would do this. Since the fans also hope that Croatia and England will be good, and a tacit draw will help England qualify, why should they stimulate Croatia like this?

Beckham nodded approvingly. Regarding the situation of England in this game, Beckham is not as optimistic as the media thinks. He believes that the Croatians will be good friends with England. The Croatians have no obligation to help England qualify. If you have to talk about a close relationship, it seems that the Croats should have a better relationship with Russia.

The act of England fans burning the Croatian flag will obviously stimulate the Croatian players.

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The Croatian players were indeed stimulated. As soon as the game started, the Croatians launched a fierce attack towards England's goal.

In the 6th minute, Gerrard made a cross from the right, and Crouch's header in the penalty area was confiscated by Croatian goalkeeper Pletikosa.This was England's first shot since the start of the game. While the England fans were still applauding Crouch, in a blink of an eye, Croatia attacked and scored!
This is a fast attack from Croatia, Niko Kovac splits the side, Korluka tells the breakthrough, facing Bridge's defense, knocks the football back to Srna, Srna passes the ball immediately, Kranica goes straight It was a volley shot. England goalkeeper Carson made a save and the ball went into the net.

At this time, the new Wembley Stadium, which had been extremely noisy since the opening, suddenly became silent. All the England fans couldn't believe their eyes. They couldn't believe that they were behind. The whole stadium could only hear the Croatian players celebrating. The sound of the sound and the hearty cheers of a small number of Croatian fans who came to the away game in the stands.

I don't know whether the camera was intentional or unintentional. When sweeping across the silent stands of England fans, it stayed for several seconds on the banner protesting England coach McLaren in the main stand...

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McLaren obviously has no intention of paying attention to what the on-site director is doing. He is standing on the sidelines and yelling at the English players, asking the team to attack, attack, attack! !

Even without him shouting from the sidelines, the English players knew what to do, and they launched a siege towards the Croatian goal. For a moment, the Croatian goal seemed to be in danger.

England missed the chance to equalize in the 10th minute. After Rooney and Crouch made a very good cooperation in the frontcourt, Rooney scored the ball and Wright-Phillips inserted a strong shot, but it was shot by Croatian goalkeeper Pletikosa Struggling to save.

England's chances seemed to come one after another. After 2 minutes, Bridge made a cross from the left with an assist, but the unguarded Crouch's header was weak.

After another minute, Richards made a low pass from the right side of the penalty area, but Crouch's push shot went wide.

In less than 3 minutes, Crouch got two chances to score, but both were wasted. At this time, the disappointed England director also showed the camera to Li Rui on the bench from time to time. , the implication is that everyone understands...

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England wasted opportunities in a row, but Croatia seized England's defensive mistakes and scored another goal!
Just 2 minutes after Crouch's push shot missed, the Croatian attacked. Da Silva broke through to the outside of the penalty area to face the defense of Ferdinand and Campbell. Instead of continuing to break through, he sent a beautiful through ball. Bridge's delay allowed Olic to succeed in anti-offside, and he easily passed Carson and shot into the empty goal.

Croatia expanded the score in the 14th minute, England 0:2 Croatia! !
At this moment, the new Wembley Stadium is no longer silent, and the anger of the entire stadium can be heard almost miles away.

The director once again focused the camera on the protesting McLaren banner on the central stand of the new Wembley Stadium, but it really doesn't make much sense.

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Of course, from time to time, the camera will focus on England's bench and Li Rui, especially as time goes by, the first half of the game is coming to an end, England is still 0:2 behind Croatia, and England's offense is weak when.

Finally, at the end of the first half, the score of England 0:2 Croatia did not change. The boos of the whole stadium could almost break people's eardrums. However, Li Rui, who was walking towards the players' aisle, seemed to hear the England fans in the main stand There was a voice calling him to come on stage.

hallucinations?

This is not a hallucination. Beckham and Li Rui walked towards the locker room together. Beckham told Li Rui about the calls from the stands just now, and comforted Li Rui by saying that he would have a chance to play in the second half. After all, the score is two behind now. With the ball, everyone knew England had to attack.

Beckham's relief gave Li Rui some hope, but when he turned his head and saw McLaren with a gloomy face, he was immediately discouraged.He won't let himself play, not for a minute.Li Rui drew this conclusion from McLaren's eyes.Because according to the "Sun" report, after Li Rui scored a goal against Arsenal, he yelled at McLaren as a demonstration, which was interpreted by some lip language experts. It was even more distasteful to Li Rui. Both of them knew their conflicts well, but they didn't expose them publicly.

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During the intermission, McLaren almost pulled his throat and scolded all the England players bloody.Faced with an unfavorable situation, this 'incompetent' head coach seems to only use yelling and cursing to boost morale.

If there was one meaningful thing McLaren did at half-time, it was that he told Beckham to come off the bench at the start of the second half.

Li Rui congratulated Beckham. However, he saw the seriousness on Beckham's face. This is really not something worthy of congratulations. For Beckham, England's interests are more important than anything else.

However, when Li Rui heard that McLaren arranged for Defoe to replace Barry to strengthen the offense, his dissatisfaction with McLaren rose to the extreme. At this time, McLaren would rather send Defoe than Li Rui. Sharp opportunity! ! !

The other English players were also surprised. They all thought that Li Rui would be replaced. Unexpectedly, it was Defoe who was replaced. Defoe himself was a little surprised. He looked at Li Rui, lowered his head and said nothing what.

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In the second half, Beckham and Defoe came off the bench, while Wright-Phillips and Barry were replaced.However, England's cross from the two wings was still patiently cleared by the opponent.

In the 50th minute, Da Silva was booked for a foul on Richards in the frontcourt.In the 51st minute, Robert Kovac fouled Crouch in front of the penalty area. Beckham's free kick from 25 yards directly shot the goal and was blocked by Robert Kovac in the wall.Then Croatia launched a quick counterattack, but Gerrard accurately tackled the interception.

The game was deadlocked, and from the beginning of the second half, the boos of the whole new Wembley Stadium did not stop.

Just when the boos were the most ear-piercing, the England team scored!

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It was the 56th point of the game, when Beckham passed the ball into the penalty area, and then there was chaos in the Croatian penalty area, and Defoe fell to the ground in the chaos.

The referee believed that Simunić pulled Defoe down and awarded a penalty kick. The Croatian players expressed their dissatisfaction, but the referee insisted on the penalty kick.

Lampard stood on the penalty spot. At this moment, England fans are praying. Everyone on the earth knows how fragile England is when it takes a penalty kick. Fortunately, Lampard withstood the pressure this time and shot a low shot to the left. corner into the net.

England 1:2 Croatia!

Applause began to appear at the new Wembley Stadium, and England fans seemed to see hope again!

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In the 58th minute, Modric made a direct pass to Olic on the right side of the penalty area, but Bridge's clearance hit the crossbar and almost scored an own goal.Then Srna took a left corner kick, and Olic's header in front of the small penalty area was bravely saved by Carson.

In the 63rd minute, Srna made a direct pass, and Bridge made a clearance error to help the opponent stop the ball, but Olic's low shot from the edge of the penalty area was confiscated by Carson.

Just when Croatia's offensive was getting stronger and stronger, in the 65th minute of the game, England equalized the score. Richards made a forward pass, Beckham made a precise cross from the right, and Crouch headed the goal. It was bravely saved by Croatian goalkeeper Pletikosa, but Rooney scored with a shovel and the goal was scored!
England 2:2 Croatia!

The score was tied!

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After scoring the goal, the little fat man began to run wildly on the new Wembley Stadium. At this time, Li Rui also stood up and applauded on the sidelines. He applauded for Rooney. He knew how much his friend longed for 2008 In the European Cup in 2008, Rooney insisted on waiting until the [-] European Cup to help England win the championship before marrying Colleen, which is evident.

And Rooney's crazy celebration 'in contrast' is that on the sidelines, McLaren also raised his arms as if venting, cheering loudly, as if his England had won the world championship.

"Mr. McLaren must be very proud now..." Although he was happy for England to equalize the score, but for some reason, seeing McLaren on the sidelines celebrating so flamboyantly, the England commentator was very upset!
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Seeing that the lead of two goals was equalized by England, Croatian coach Bilic immediately made substitution adjustments. Prajic and Petric were replaced. The meaning of this substitution is obvious. Croatia is not satisfied with In a draw, they will continue to attack and win! !
This made England fans very dissatisfied, thinking that Croatia, which had already qualified ahead of schedule, was 'too much bullying', and some England fans started to burn Croatian flags again. God knows, how many Croatian flags these England fans have prepared in advance...

For some reason, when he saw the Croatian flag burning in the stands, Li Rui had a strange thought. In the first half of the game, the England fans burned the Croatian flag, and then Croatia scored a goal. Now, the England fans did it again. With such an aggressive move, Li Rui felt that the Croatian seemed to be about to score again.

What stunned Li Rui was that just now he had such a strange feeling that Croatia really scored a goal.

In the 71st minute of the game, Prajic, who came off the bench, passed the ball. Petrich, who also came off the bench, stopped the ball with his chest and shot a long shot. The football bounced in front of the goal and flew into the goal. In the far corner, England goalkeeper Carson couldn't do anything about it.

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The entire new Wembley Stadium was completely overwhelmed.

The England fans fell silent again.And when the English players on the court equalized the score, they suddenly slackened and pulled down. Now, this conceded goal seems to have drained all the strength of the English players!

In the next few minutes of the game, everyone saw that although the England team was attacking crazily, the offense was disorganized and completely messed up.

The camera pointed to the sidelines and found McLaren. Everyone saw the head coach of the England team holding a red umbrella, standing there in the pattering rain, so lonely and helpless...'It was like A bewildered kid...', "The Times" described it after the game.

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The game went on for 80 minutes, and the game was still England 2:3 Croatia. As time passed, England fans felt desperate that the England team did not show the slightest hope of tying the score on the field. England The team gives people the feeling that they are quietly waiting for death...

At this moment, the desperate England fans suddenly thought of a person. He is the absolute core of Manchester United's attack. He is the biggest contributor to Manchester United's five crowns. Goal record holder, he is the creator of the UEFA Champions League scoring record in a single season, he is the hero of Manchester United -

Why not be a hero in England? ! !

Why? ! !
By the way, because McLaren didn't give him a chance and didn't let him play! !
Hell, damn McLaren! !
The England fans seemed to have grabbed the last straw and exploded all of a sudden. At this time, they were desperate and needed heroes.

And this hero is off the court? ! !
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"Li Rui! Li Rui! Li Rui!!! Li Rui!!!!" The shout first came from a corner of the stands, and then it was like a storm. This shout, this call, quickly It swept the entire stadium, and all England fans were shouting Li Rui's name.

Sitting on the sidelines, Li Rui, who thought he had nothing to do with this game, was stunned when he heard the voices calling out to him from all over the field. This time, he was sure that he heard it. This shout, the shouts of the audience.

Listen, this is England calling for a savior! ! ! ! !

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