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"In the next game, we will adopt an intensive defense and use Luka's long pass to pass into the space in the front court, allowing the forwards to use their personal abilities to find opportunities to score!"

Vansteyak pushed his stubborn hair to the other side and said with his increasingly rounded belly.

Modric's eyes were shining. He had wanted to play this tactic for a long time.

Everyone turned to look at Suk and Mandzukic, with a bit of suppressed laughter on their faces.

Su Ke was sad.

When he came to the national team, he couldn't escape the fate of being a 'dog'!

He couldn't get rid of this tactic of a dog holding a Frisbee in its mouth.

But for Croatia, they need to win this game.

This is also the most secure defense.

Intensive defense ensures the safety of the rear, preventing these rough men from England from showing a smooth offensive performance.

At the same time, he can also cause trouble for their defense during counterattacks.

In Van Steyak's view, England coach McClaren will be careful, careful and careful with his character when facing such an important game.

He will not come up with a tactical system that is too over-the-top.

But even if England makes changes, Croatia can still resist the opponent's attack with its solid and intensive defense, while waiting for opportunities to find tactical flaws.

From Van Steyak's tactical arrangement, it is not difficult to see that Croatia came with the intention of defeating England.

"In the afternoon, we will practice tactics, but the most important thing is defense."

"Vukojevic and Modric must run in a wide range, constantly block the opponent's passes and attacks, and give the defense enough time to react."

Vukojevic and Modric nodded at the same time:

"clear!"

Van Steyak continued: "Suker and Mandzukic should do more frontcourt cooperation training, especially Mandzukic. You have to give Suker appropriate defensive attention."

Mandzukic nodded in understanding.

He knows very well that in this game, solid defense is the key, and at the same time, Su Ke's super personal ability must be effectively utilized.

Snapped!

Van Steyak closed the tactical book and shouted: "I think you should also know the goal of this game."

Everyone fell silent.

Some things just need to be tacitly understood, there is no need to say them out loud.

But Van Stryak is not of that nature.

"Get rid of England!" Van Stryak showed a sinister smile.

The Croatian players looked at each other.

Suk slammed the table.

"Kill England!"

Seeing Suk following suit, the others also let go.

One by one they started to howl.

"Kill England!"

"Kill the British!"

"I've already seen them displeased!"

"The atmosphere in the team is very good and the morale is high."

In Bilic's room, Van Stryak said with a smile: "No matter what formation England puts in this time, we can respond stably."

Bilic nodded: "After defeating England this time, we also lost a strong opponent in the knockout stage."

"Should be a strong rival for the championship!"

Van Steyak smiled; "You don't just want to get results, do you? Without this ambition, we can't go far."

Bilic waved his hand and smiled bitterly: "Take your time!:

Vansteyak sighed secretly.

He just feels that Bilic seeks too much stability. A young team should burst out with that kind of vigor, and do nothing without stopping to directly kill the opponent's momentum.

"You are the coach, you have the final say, but we have agreed that I will formulate the tactics."

Vansteyak said with a smile.

Bilic nodded: "I dare to use you, that is, I fully trust you."

"I hope it will be like this in the future." Van Steyak said softly.

On the first day of training in London, Croatia went on step by step.

Although they haven't played together for a long time, they still have a certain tacit understanding.

Of course, they cannot produce the tacit tactical performance of the club. After all, the national team cannot train together all year round, which adds a sense of strangeness.

But this is true for Croatia, and so is England.

The next day, the city of London gradually became lively.

A large number of English fans began to cross London Bridge to the famous 'Wembley Stadium'.

As a historic stadium in England, all major games will be played on this stadium.

The FA Cup final is also played here.

On this day, England faced Croatia in the 12th round of the European Cup qualifiers, and England's life-and-death battle was also held here.

Wow! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ——

Beep beep beep! ! ! ! ! ! ——

Shh! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ——

England fans are passionate and noisy.

The entire stadium seemed to have become a melting pot, and even in the December weather it was still filled with heat.

That was the enthusiasm of tens of thousands of fans shouting together.

After becoming the focus of England's qualifying, English fans will naturally not let this game go.

Moreover, their opponent is still a strong enemy, Croatia, who has performed extremely well throughout the 11 rounds.

Despite Croatia's strong attack, England fans are still very optimistic about themselves.

These Three Lions players are all carefully selected warriors from the Premier League.

Every one of them is the main force of a wealthy family, and the lineup can be called luxurious.

Of course, Croatia should not be underestimated, but they still firmly believe that England can win at home and lead them to successfully advance to the European Cup.

With cheers, the players from both sides ended their warm-up.

After returning to the locker room to complete the final preparations, he came to the players' tunnel.

"come on! Come on!"

The Croatian coaching staff and substitutes were the first to walk out of the player tunnel.

Along the way, they also loudly encouraged their teammates.

Bilic and Van Stryak walked out of the tunnel.

Along the way, Van Stryak also got to see England's starting lineup.

Not only did it make him feel a little strange, he even said, "McLaren is crazy!" ’ Such a sentiment.

Three defenders!

McLaren actually changed the formation and put up a three-back.

The three-back system is more reflected in the offensive formation, sacrificing the defense and strengthening the capabilities of the midfield and frontcourt.

But at the same time, it also tests the comprehensiveness of the three central defenders.

McLaren obviously has great faith in the three central defenders of Carragher, Ferdinand and Terry.

These three are also excellent central defenders, but the question is who this three central defenders combination faces.

Just an ordinary forward.

When facing Su Ke, he actually deployed three central defenders.

Van Steyak couldn't help but feel amused.

It is estimated that McLaren never expected that Suker would play as a full midfielder throughout the European Cup qualifiers.

In this game alone, Su Ke went directly to the forward position.

The starting lineups of both sides are as follows:

England (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Robinson.

Defenders: Carragher, Terry, Ferdinand.

Midfielder: Gary Neville, Parker, Lampard, Carrick, Ashley Cole.

Forward: Crouch, Rooney.

Croatia (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Pletikosa.

Defenders: Srna, Simunic, Kovac, Planic.

Midfielder: Rakitic, Vukojevic, Modric, Kranjca.

Forwards: Mandzukic, Suker.

Seeing Croatia's formation, England coach McClaren's heart skipped a beat.

He stared at the starting lineup with wide eyes.

Suker appeared at the forward position.

McLaren couldn't help but open his mouth slightly.

What the fuck.

They are three defenders!

But Su Ke stopped playing on the wing and went to play as a forward.

With the passing of Modric and Simunic, Suker has the ability to directly threaten the three central defenders.

McLaren's intention was to further restrict Suker with a five-man midfield restriction and then step up the attack.

But I didn’t expect it to be self-defeating!

But who can tell him why Su Ke plays forward!

"Is this your plan too?" Bilic looked at Van Stryak in shock.

Van Steyak's pre-game arrangements were very impressive, but he didn't expect that he could predict events like a god?

"I'm confused!" Van Steyak said honestly, he shrugged: "But I didn't expect McLaren to be so cooperative."

"Three central defenders!" Van Steyak showed a bright smile: "The game should be very cruel!"

Judging from the pre-match arrangements and tactics alone, Croatia has already taken the initiative.

England increased the pressure in the midfield to advance the attack.

Croatia cleverly avoided risks, did not compete for the midfield rhythm, and at the same time adopted intensive defense.

Van Stryak didn't believe that these England bosses could beat Spain's delicate passing control.

Do you really think every Premier League team is Arsenal?

But the most terrible thing is England's three central defenders!

Faced with this three-centre-back tactic, Su Ke as a forward is like a sharp sword hanging above his head, which can fall at any time.

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