Thanks to "Thieves" and "Shimadzu" for their tips!
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Coventry, Bradford, Ipswich, Hamburg.
Millwall achieved 2 wins and 1 draw in the three league rounds after defeating Liverpool. In the second game of the first stage of the Champions League group stage, they slaughtered the visiting Hamburg 5-0 at the Lion King Stadium.
When playing against relegation teams in the league, the tit-for-tat in terms of technique and tactics was not so strong and turned into a tough battle. Only one of the three games ended in a draw, which was regrettably because they played away from home after the Champions League in midweek.
The League Cup fell early this year and was eliminated by Liverpool. Metzelder was blown away by Owen. At the same time, Gerrard also completed a wonderful performance and made Pedretti suffer in the attack.
If he's out of the cup, he's out, and Aldridge doesn't really care.
After the match against Ipswich, FIFA match day is here again.
Aldrich, who would have been automatically ignored in the past, continues to be the center of attention.
Not to mention Fleet Street, fans all over England are focused on him.
The new England national team roster is waiting to be released.
Unlike half of the other World Cup European qualifier teams that will play two rounds of group matches during this FIFA match day, England will have a friendly match and a third round of group matches during this period because they only have 4 opponents in the same group.
The opponent is the underdog Albania.
When Aldridge took office more than a month ago, he suggested to the FA that they contact friendly match opponents.
The FA didn't want to bother playing away friendly matches, which meant that Aldridge had just taken over the team, and it would be easier to boost morale by playing friendly matches on home soil, and then play in the main qualifiers.
But Aldrich insisted that they contact the friendly match opponents he listed, including Italy, Spain and other teams that only had 5 teams in the same group and had no problem with their schedules.
The FA did not dare to go to Italy. They were the European Cup runners-up after all, so they finally contacted Spain and finalized the friendly match.
England's schedule for this FIFA match day is to train in London, fly to Spain the day before the friendly match, and return to London immediately after the friendly match to prepare for the upcoming qualifiers.
Before Aldridge attended the press conference, the England national team announced the new national team roster.
Goalkeepers: Seaman, James, Robinson.
Defenders: Gary Neville, Mills, Phil Neville, Southgate, Ferdinand, Campbell, Brown, Ashley Cole, Bridge, Carragher.
After Adams withdrew from the national team, 30-year-old Shearer also withdrew from the national team, 34-year-old Keown was not recruited, and Manchester United's Cole was also abandoned...
When the outside world saw this new list, they were all confused.
Who is Hargreaves?
Is it okay to just bring three forwards?
Also, Alan Smith, when Millwall played against Leeds United last season. This man openly spat at Aldridge from the sidelines, and was later fined by the FA for being overweight. Is that okay?!
At the press conference, Aldridge answered reporters' questions about the lineup.
"Hargreaves is a Bayern Munich youth player. He was discovered by our youth team about two years ago when Millwall played Bayern Munich and I have convinced him to represent England.
He plays for the England national team and started playing in the Bayern Munich first team this season. He has great potential and is a role player that England needs at this stage, but he is still young and needs to further improve his strength."
"Forwards? I think three are enough, as long as all three forwards are not injured and unable to play. Alan Smith? There is no problem between me and him. If you think there is, then you are questioning my and his professionalism."
"Goal? My goal is very simple. Train well and see the results through friendly matches. Then, win the game against Albania. The rest will be discussed in the future."
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Before taking office, Aldridge had a high reputation, and when he took office, he seemed to be well-received.
But after taking office, huge pressure from public opinion came upon them, and the outside world seemed to have turned their guns. If Aldrich made the slightest mistake, they would be eager to crush him to ashes immediately.
There are also many people who maliciously expect his reputation to be ruined.
Read the songbook while riding a donkey, we’ll see!
For the national team's training camp in London, Aldrich directly designated the Leo training base and generously told the Football Association: The rent is free!
The Football Association has rented Wembley to Arsenal this season, but the issue of Wembley reconstruction has been put on the table. They are short of money and need money. If they can increase revenue and reduce expenditure, they can save money. Even if they know about this deal, Millwall
It's a guaranteed profit, but it's still a favor to let Aldrich get his way.
The training of the national team will of course attract outside attention and help increase Millwall's reputation. As for the small money such as rent, don't worry about it.
25 England internationals came to the Leo training base. Some were unfamiliar with it, while others were familiar with it. There are also places to stay here, and the training facilities inside the building are complete. The rating here has been very high a long time ago.
They packed up their simple luggage, put on their training clothes and came to the training ground. Before Aldrich showed up, Klinsmann led other members of the coaching staff to get to know each other one by one and introduced them to them.
Responsible for the main training work.
Aldridge was not late, but came a step later. He held a report from the medical department in his hand. After these international players arrived at the training base, they first underwent a simple physical examination.
The situation is a bit pessimistic.
There are no problems with the defenders, and the midfielders are also passable. However, the forwards, especially Owen, suffered some injuries in the new season. After recovering from the injury, he immediately started attacking for Liverpool and continued to play every game. His physical condition is not particularly ideal.
Aldridge came to the training ground with the report, and the players stood in two rows. Even though they were not as neatly dressed as the army, at least no one looked carefree.
This was the first time that the new Three Lions coach met with the national team. 25 faces appeared in front of Aldridge, with different eyes, some were fanatical, some were expectant, some were calm, and some were confused.
Aldridge said tepidly: "I believe you all know who I am, so I won't introduce myself. You should also know the coaching staff. I advocate humanized management. If anyone has questions here, please
Speak openly and honestly. Like men, we talk directly and don't hide
In your mind, don’t speculate on the consequences of communication. If there are problems, we will solve them together. First of all, come to the national team. The first thing you have to forget is the color of the jerseys of your respective clubs. You play for different teams. Maybe on the field
There have been conflicts, there have been disputes, no matter what they are,
Forget all that, put on the England national team jersey, you are teammates. We are a collective that should trust each other and help each other. What is the most important thing about a collective? Communication and tolerance. Everyone has his own ideas, and you cannot expect your teammates to have the same.
Mind reading, when you need your teammates to understand you, please
Tell your teammates what you think. Only a team that can communicate freely internally can build a basis for cooperation, instead of 11 players with inconsistent ideas fighting alone on the court. What I need is a strong team. A you
A team where everyone comes together!”
Aldridge's opening remarks made the players look at each other.
Hatred over the color of jerseys is very common among national teams. It is well known that the opposition between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Spanish national team is the most obvious.
Among the English teams, Liverpool and Manchester United have the most profound conflicts. The clubs are mortal enemies.
The good news is that Liverpool does not have many players in the national team. At least Beckham can assist Owen. This kind of cooperation between Manchester United players and Liverpool players is difficult to see at a certain period. Now, Aldrich
The situation is not bad.
"At the end of the year, we don't have much time with the national team. During this period of training and competition, I don't have many requirements. What should be observed in the club, the same is true in the national team. What I require is the following:
First, during the national team training and competition, no players are allowed to enter or leave entertainment venues, especially nightclubs. You should use your time outside of training and competition to have a good rest. This is not okay at all.
If you cannot restrain yourself, then please leave. Second, you cannot participate in commercial activities. I need the team to prepare quietly, seriously and focusedly for the national team competition. This is the highest goal. Any off-field factors must not affect or distract you.
.Third, the national team issues are resolved internally and information about the national team locker room is leaked privately. This is the same as the club, and here, there is no need for traitors."
Aldrich set the military rules, but did not talk about issues such as not being lazy in training. That seemed childish and too childish.
Taking out the England national team captain's armband from his pocket, Aldridge walked up to Southgate and handed him the armband. All the other players looked at Southgate.
"Gareth has been playing for the national team since 1995. He has won many honors at the club and has rich experience at the top level. I can honestly say that I appointed him captain because I know him and his fighting spirit.
With will, I am sure that he can be a good captain and serve the England national team. If any of you think that he should not be the captain, please speak up now. Or, do you have any of you who recommend yourself and think that you can be a better captain than him?
?”
Captain of the England national team, this is an honor for England players.
The other players looked at each other and said they were not convinced?
Why are you dissatisfied?
He holds three league championship trophies, three European championship trophies, and countless other minor awards. If he refuses to accept this, wouldn't he make a fool of himself?
If you think you can do it, come up with some evidence and convincing reasons!
Millwall, the captain of the most recognized European club team, serves as the captain of the national team. What can be questioned?
Aldrich also announced the appointment of captain at the press conference. Fleet Street didn't think there was a problem and didn't even ask. It was just natural.
Among the 25 people recruited by England in this period, who is more suitable to be the captain than Southgate?
The international players began to applaud. While congratulating Southgate, it was also a ceremony for the new captain to officially take office.
After everyone stopped applauding, Aldrich pointed to Beckham and said: "David, you are the vice-captain, please set an example and assist Gareth."
Beckham showed a charming smile and asked: "I have a question, what should we call you?"
"Whatever, um, just call him coach, I don't really care about this aspect."
Aldrich replied casually.
In clubs, there are people called leaders, and there are people called bosses, and MANAGER is also very common.
"Now, you guys do some warm-up activities first. We have a lot of training today. Don't get injured due to insufficient warm-up."
