Football: The king of midfield, Guardiola is crying with envy

However, although under Chen Chen's arrangement, the Three Lions got the most possession on the field.

But it is not good to have possession without converting it into points.

The Austrian coach on the sidelines, German Foda, gestured and asked the players on the field to pay attention to their positions and shrink in to defend.

In this way, England has fewer good opportunities.

Time passed by bit by bit.

At this moment, the Austrian fans on the scene have already sung their cheering songs.

They seem to have seen the final winner of the game!

And the Three Lions fans are solemn.

That's right, friendly matches are used for training.

But if the training match can't be won, how can the main game be won?

How can you imagine winning the championship?

The one-sided attack and defense drill situation is a bit boring, and Zhan Jun in the studio began to analyze the situation on the field.

"The Germans have done their homework for this game, and Southgate's team seems to be in trouble."

"If the England national team loses at home today, they will end their unbeaten record in friendly matches since 2017!"

"You know, since losing to France in the 2017 friendly match, England has never tasted the taste of defeat in a friendly match."

"In the past three friendly matches, the Three Lions coached by Southgate have scored 9 goals, showing their strong offensive end!"

"But what happened today? What's going on? The Three Lions are a bit weak in attack!"

"Now the game time has come to 60 minutes, should Southgate make substitutions?"

"Maybe the substitution will have a good effect."

"For the Austrian team, Foda's tactical effect is very good."

"No matter the value or the footwork, the Austrian team is not as good as the Three Lions."

"But they have achieved unity, just like Croatia in 2018!"

It seems that after hearing Zhan Jun's words, the broadcast camera first gave Foda on the sidelines.

The German crossed his arms and looked serious.

Those who don't know would think that Austria is lagging behind now.

There is no banquet that will never end in the world, and the same is true for the positions of head coaches of each team.

In the future, after Foda resigns as the head coach of the Austrian team, his successor will also be a German.

That is Rangnick, who is known as the godfather of football!

That is Rangnick, who served as the interim head coach of Manchester United.

Of course, Rangnick's performance in the Red Devils was average, and he did not succeed in becoming a regular coach.

But if you move, you will die, but if you move, you will live.

Rangnick led Austria very well after coming to the team.

Austria first beat Croatia 3-0, and then played against Germany and Italy in friendly matches.

Finally, in the 2024 European Cup, facing the second strongest team in the group, the Netherlands, Rangnick's team defeated the Tulip 3-2!

The Netherlands is the second strongest team, so who is the first?

It is France, which has only scored 4 goals in 6 games.

This even includes two own goals and penalties. . .

I have gone too far, let's get back to the point.

Then the camera found Southgate again.

The Three Lions have always been criticized by the public for-----

First-class player level, second-class teamwork, and third-class (Southgate) game tactics!

But it seems that Southgate is very patient.

He did not choose to make substitutions.

The time on the big screen has reached the 67th minute.

According to the rhythm of the Premier League, substitutions are indeed needed now.

Except for Guardiola.

After winning the Premier League in 2022, the Spaniard said: There will be five substitutions next season, and you will see how talented I am!

Guardiola did keep his promise.

In the 22/23 Champions League quarter-finals, when Manchester City played away against Leipzig, Guardiola's genius was useless even if he only had one substitution.

Southgate now has the same tendency.

But now is not the Champions League, nor any official match, and you can make unlimited substitutions in friendly matches!

Foda on the other side made substitutions early.

In addition to replacing a striker Gregoric, the other 6 positions were all adjusted to midfield and backfield defenders.

In other words, whether the Three Lions make substitutions or not, they need to face an Austrian team that has replenished its defensive strength!

Just when the Three Lions fans began to complain and discuss, the situation on the field suddenly changed!

In the 70th minute of the game.

Trippier on the left dribbled the ball to the bottom line.

But he did not choose to pass the ball into the penalty area, but instead passed it horizontally to Ward Prowse.

Gregovich immediately rushed towards Ward.

The Southampton midfielder did not hesitate and quickly passed the ball to the right again, kicking it to Chen Chen.

Chen Chen's performance after coming up was very good.Active, this is all seen by the Austrian players.

So Sabitzer quickly signaled Schaub and Schopf, who came on as substitutes, to press forward, while he double-teamed.

Now Chen Chen had to face a situation of being attacked from both sides.

Schaub stood in front, and Sabitzer was behind him.

Not far behind Schaub, there was also Schopf ready to respond at any time.

Southgate on the sidelines also noticed the situation in the midfield, so he quickly stretched out his hand and signaled Chen Chen to pass the ball to the back.

You can pass the ball to the forward defender Coady, or you can directly bypass Coady and Mings and return it to goalkeeper Pickford.

Chen Chen now has two choices.

One is to pass back and make a safety ball according to Southgate's instructions.

The other is to attack quickly with the ball!

Chen Chen did not delay, and forced to accelerate to the right and rushed directly from Schaub's left.

Schaub quickly reached out to stop Chen Chen.

But no matter how Schaub pushed and pulled, Chen Chen's dribbling speed did not slow down at all!

Schopf immediately came over to assist.

At this time, Chen Chen suddenly paused and knocked the ball from the inside of his right foot to his left foot.

Then he turned left and sprinted with the ball!

Just as Schaub and Schopf quickly shifted their center of gravity to the right, preparing to cooperate to intercept Chen Chen again, Chen Chen started instantly!

The frequency of his feet increased, and he dribbled forward quickly!

Chen Chen passed through the defensive gap between the two!

Ford on the sidelines couldn't help but widen his eyes!

This is a fried meatball!

After that, Chen Chen decisively pushed a through ball with his right foot.

Found Harry Kane who broke out from the opponent's defense line!

To be honest, Kane felt very incredible about this through pass!

In the club and the previous national team, the British star did not enjoy such good treatment.

Wuhu~!

Kane really wanted to hug Chen Chen and give him a big kiss on the forehead!

But now is not the time to open the champagne.

Facing Bachmann who left the goal, Kane calmly pushed the ball into the far corner!

The ball passed Bachmann who quickly got to the ground and opened his arms to try to intercept, and went directly into the net!

"Chen Chen!"

"Schaub is defending, Sabitzer is also rushing back."

"Dribble to the right, do you want to split the side?"

"No! Chen Chen chose to pass!"

"Hmm!"

"Chen Chen passed Schaub and Schepf!"

Zhan Jun stood up excitedly!

"Through the ball! Kane!"

"Shoot it!"

"No problem! There's no problem with this goal! Harry Kane scored the equalizer for England!"

"Chen Chen's operation is so wonderful! He kicked directly against the opponent's midfield defense!"

"He got his first assist after joining the Three Lions!"

After scoring the goal, Kane did not run to the corner flag area, but turned back and hugged his little brother Chen Chen directly!

When Chen Chen chose to pass, all the Three Lions fans in the Riverside Stadium stood up.

After Kane calmly pushed the ball, all the fans celebrated and boiled!

Finally opened!

Today's game will not be a loss!

The DJ on the scene began to broadcast the goal information.

He said one sentence, and the fans in the stadium said one sentence.

"Goal scorer~!"

"Knae! (Kane)"

"Goal scorer~!"

"Kane!"

"Assist~!"

"Chen!"

"Assist~!"

"Chen!"

"Assist~!"

"Chen!"

Listening to the loud cheers of the fans, Chen Chen, who was hugged tightly by his teammates, smiled.

Counterattack! From now on!