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In just a few days of training for the England national team, the team has established a good atmosphere. Competitive sports are always based on record. If the record is good, the probability of chaos in the overall situation is not high. On the contrary, a chaos may break out.
After a series of negative events, the England national team ushered in the Aldridge era and set sail again. At this stage, everything seemed to be prosperous.
As the friendly match with Spain approaches, Fleet Street focuses on this game.
Talented people emerge from generation to generation. The new national team under Aldridge feels very young. Except for the veteran goalkeeper Seaman and captain Southgate, the other players in the team are all under 30 years old. The media speculates
The starting lineup was close to ten, and the players on the field were all in their prime, which made people very excited. Of course, they guessed wrong at left back, thinking that Aldrich would still use Phil Neville.
Before leaving for Spain, Aldridge was interviewed. When talking about the friendly match, he said lightly: "This is just a friendly match. I want to see the team's mental outlook and competitive state. That's it. The victory or defeat is not important."
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Fleet Street did not buy the young marshal's remarks.
Why did you start to behave with your tail between your legs when you became the coach of the national team?
Isn't this statement just to give yourself a way out?
As a result, Fleet Street reporters tried to push Aldridge into a desperate situation, forcing him to fight to the death and publicize in a high-profile manner the Three Lions' fighting will: they must win!
Reporters pointed out that friendly matches have a direct impact on England's FIFA points. If not taken seriously, it may affect England's World Cup draw and the like.
Aldridge was confused and asked in confusion: "England's current situation should not be enough to talk about the World Cup, right?"
Whether we can play in the World Cup is still a big question. Thinking about FIFA points now is unfounded.
Originally, the media wanted to give Aldridge a face. However, the leader of the Three Lions did not have any awareness. How could the glorious England national team be so low-key?
This time, Fleet Street simply stopped talking about the friendly match and settled old scores.
Asked Aldridge about recruiting members of the national team and reusing Millwall players. If you count on your fingers. Players with Millwall background or history account for half of the national team. Reporters are pretending to worry about whether Aldridge will
Nepotism like Keegan.
Aldridge is fed up with their groundless accusations. Regarding recruitment, the media said a few days ago that Aldridge is tolerant of people and appoints people based on their talents.
An example is that he recruited Alan Smith, who had a direct conflict with him. His magnanimity was described as a gentleman's style.
Aldrich finally walked away.
The news published in Fleet Street the next day was mostly pessimistic.
It is believed that Aldridge will lead the team to Spain this time for training, but it is likely that they will encounter a defeat and return. Aldridge has already found an excuse before the game: the outcome of the friendly match is not important!
Who is the opponent?
Spain!
Compared with history, England should be better than Spain now. Spain only won one European Cup in 1964, and its best result in the World Cup was fourth place. England, on the other hand, has won the World Cup.
But Spain had a great reputation at this time.
king!
Prefix: qualifier.
King of Qualifiers!
In this three-point land of Europe, in the qualifying group, the first-class teams encountered the likes of San Marino and the French Isles, and scored 6 or 8 goals in a single game. It is normal.
But what about Spain?
Just over a year ago, Austria could score 9 goals in a single game!
In the qualifiers of the just-concluded European Cup, Spain's offensive firepower was jaw-dropping, scoring 40+ goals!
In the World Cup qualifiers that have just started, Spain is also full of momentum and their offensive firepower is a mess.
England contacted Spain for a friendly match. They also specifically approached Spain, and it was an away game. Isn't this a courtship seeking death?
Fleet Street is pessimistic about the national team's trip to Spain.
Aldridge's mentality is neither happy nor sad. There is no need to get angry in a friendly match. The purpose is to train the troops, discover problems, correct them, and let the team run into each other through actual combat.
Under the leadership of Aldridge, the England national team wore uniform uniforms. When they went out on the field, they were wearing suits and ties, and a basketful of handsome men. They flew to Valencia, Spain, and many English fans followed.
The home stadium of the Spanish national team is not fixed at Wembley like England. Instead, it takes turns to bid for the city where the stadium is located and the hardware facilities meet the standards. This time, the Spanish national team’s home stadium is arranged at the Mesta in Valencia.
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Stayed at the hotel and rested for the night. The next night, the Mestalla was full for the battle between Spain and England.
More than 10,000 English fans came, and they were quite excited. No matter what the media wrote, in short, it was natural for England's best coach to come to support him in his first A-level match.
Spanish fans have the mentality of watching a good show.
England?
Is it awesome?
Our Spanish matadors are attacking like a tidal wave, and torturing you is a piece of cake.
And that young marshal, coaching the club is indeed very impressive, but the national team is a different matter. Today, I will give you a show of authority!
When Aldridge entered the field, the English fans in the stands cheered, and the Spanish fans also made a loud noise, just to drown out the momentum of the opponent fans.
"It's really strange. Hall is coaching the England national team. Doesn't he plan to use Owen? Today he put Owen on the bench, and the starting lone forward is Heskey."
The commentator from England was stunned.
England abandoned 442, and they had nothing to say. They had been playing 442 for so many years without any decent results, so just give up.
However, Irving was not seen in the starting lineup, but he was seen in the substitute list, which is puzzling.
If he hadn't had a breakdown with reporters at the press conference, Aldridge would have informed the outside world in advance that Irving would be on the bench when discussing the friendly match in detail. After all, someone would definitely ask who would start.
To put it bluntly, he is unlucky. Irving is the biggest forward and the most capable of scoring goals.
It's a pity that Aldrich doesn't want to overextend his physical fitness.
He is not even 21 years old!
But since he made a splash in Liverpool, he has played almost all games without injury and illness, and he has also been highly used in the national team. How much rest time does he have after a season?
Now, Aldridge can indeed use him. It doesn't seem to have much impact, but this accumulated physical load will affect his future, such as frequent injuries, premature decline from the peak period, etc.
All personnel and matters are left to fate, and Aldridge will give Irving more time if he can let him rest. On this point, I also said hello to Irving in private communication, in a friendly match, just take a rest.
Aldrich stood on the sidelines waiting for the game to start. However, when he saw the starting lineup of the Spanish national team, his eyes completely changed. He looked at the Spanish national team coach: Camacho in disbelief.
Brother Camacho, you are making a fool of yourself!
You're kidding me!
When Aldridge suggested that the FA contact friendly match opponents, he was specifically looking for strong European teams.
He was quite satisfied with the decision on Spain in the end.
The king of qualifiers can achieve the purpose of testing the team.
Especially for a team like Spain, which has a pressing offensive style and unrestrained play. They attack fiercely. Even if they abuse England, Aldridge doesn't care. Instead, he can more intuitively discover the team's defensive problems and then start to solve them.
He naturally hopes to see Spain put on its strongest lineup.
But, who did Camacho fuck today?
Albelda, Xavi, Joaquin, Vicente, Tristan...
It is undeniable that these players are capable. But they are by no means Spain's current main force, and they are not the strongest lineup they can produce.
Aldrich's expression became a little annoyed.
He thought of a possibility.
He hopes to use this game to train his troops and test the team's defense in the face of Spain's stormy attack.
However, Spain was unwilling to let him get his wish.
Spain, a strong team known as the king of qualifiers, was weak when it came to international competitions. It struggled in the European Cup group stage in the summer and finally succeeded in breaking through. Then it was eliminated by France, the reigning champion team.
Camacho also began to transform the team, correcting his Spanish team that was so gorgeous offensively, so that the team began to move toward balance, and at the same time, he used more new players to test the effect...
England and Spain seem to have the same idea, hoping to use their opponents to train their troops. As a result, neither side may be able to do so.
Aldrich was very depressed. He came to play a friendly match. He originally wanted to use the other party to gain experience and level up. Good guy, the other party had the same plan and also wanted to use England to level up.
The friendly match didn't start, and Aldridge was on the verge of tears.
After the game started, Spain's offense seemed to be able to perform well.
Albelda defends in the middle, Xavi organizes, Joaquin and Vicente fly up the wing, Raul and Tristan attack from the front.
England fans and commentators were also depressed after watching the game for five minutes.
What a kick!
Is the defense so far back?
Grab it!
Press the attack!
Vicente and Joaquin looked to be stealing the show on both wings, but Aldridge had no worries.
These two flying wings are from Millwall. They have a pragmatic and concise style of play. They have no problem getting rid of breakthroughs when there is a large space. Especially in the area between the midfield and the first 35 yards of the penalty area, they are very active.
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But as long as they enter the 35 yards before the penalty area, they will be double-teamed on the wing.
Southgate is the busiest person on the field, but instead of running back and forth, he shouts until his voice is hoarse.
"David, grab him! Nicky, pay attention to follow up, Frank, lean towards the center."
Southgate directed the three defensive midfielders to maintain a defensive distance, and when the time was right, he decisively started to block.
There are no unchanging defensive requirements on the court. For example, fighting is very particular. What should a person do if he is passed by alone?
When to grab it?
The reasonable and appropriate time is to be at the right distance from your teammates. Even if you fail to grab the ball, you can ensure that you will not expose more openings to the opponent. At the same time, it can also create new opportunities for the opponent to be stolen when breaking through.
Beckham, Butt, and Lampard are working together for the first time in a formal game. The defensive understanding needs to be gradually accumulated, and Southgate's command is crucial.
When Vicente took the ball on the left and moved forward to the dangerous area, he was caught in a double team. Beckham kept blocking his inward route, and Neville was not in a hurry to grab him and blocked his way forward.
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Vicente either passes back or breaks through. Harvey's contact point in the middle has been marked by Scholes. At the forward contact point, Bart is also blocking the line, and he is also waiting for an opportunity to provide support behind Beckham.
The ball is on the left side of Vicente's side. On the other hand, it is easier to defend on the right side. Therefore, Southgate directs the backline to tilt towards Vicente's side. If Spain attacks too much, England will adjust accordingly.
, there are three people doing horizontal defense, and the individual movement distance is not that far.
At this moment, Aldrich nodded.
Spain's frontcourt attack group was cut off by England's offensive formation through reasonable defensive positions, and England's defensive numbers were still superior.
