258 Chapter 258

[Not a football fan, but I support England amber]

Amber's latest tweet caused a bit of a stir on social media. Many people are speculating about the relationship between the two Ambers. And because of this tweet, Amber was invited by Sky Sports to interview the England national team. In addition to finding some gimmicks, of course, Sky Sports also has the meaning of using Amber's influence to promote the World Cup.

So, when Amber showed up in the England national team's dressing room, a group of topless men gave a welcome applause and cheers, presumably Patrick Amber coming out of the shower wrapped in a bath towel.

Patrick on camera was visibly surprised, and he whispered a question about his nearest teammate, Jacob, who laughed and whispered a few words. The conversation between the two did not make it into the show.

Later, despite the team's desire to create something interesting, Patrick politely declined the interview.

However, after the show aired, it caused an even bigger buzz on social media. Of course, there are also English celebrities who tweeted while watching, saying that they are not interested in this kind of show that has nothing to do with the competitive level.

[Pat should put all his attention on the World Cup, he's about to fight for his country!We don't want to see the pretty boy's lace news!We want to see him score in the World Cup!]

There are also fans who say so.

England manager Sam Allardyce was quick to respond to the incident:

"The team is training very well at the moment, thank you to everyone for their support and care for this team, I'm pretty sure Patrick's attention is on the upcoming World Cup! It's the boy's first World Cup, he's ambitious, he's been in great form all season and I hope his good form will continue at the World Cup." Of course, I also hope that the media in England will not bother us too much, after all, we are in the same boat. ”

It was probably the strongest England of the new century, with St George's flag all over the streets of England and the team's number one player, Patrick Amber, in the spotlight. Perhaps, not only in England, but in the hearts of all fans around the world who support the England national team, this is a World Cup full of hope.

The last time England was so favored was at least a decade ago. In the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, England was also star-studded, led by another "pretty boy" David Beckham. However, despite the great hopes of Christian Eriksen's Three Lions, they were beaten by Brazilian genius Ronaldinho in Japan in 2002 and David Beckham was substituted on the bench in 2006 when they did not get past arch-rivals Portugal.

Today's English people can say with great pride that there is finally a genuine super-genius on their own soil who is not inferior to anyone else of his time. The star-making ability of the British media is extraordinary, but many so-called "English superstars" in the past ten years have always been unable to give real persuasion in the big scene.

They expect this 21-year-old boy to make a real difference.

Patrick has been interviewed many times in the last half month to see if he is stressed, and even Amber has asked him this question privately, and he is starting to get tired of it.

Only Tina knew he didn't care about the shit. But Tina didn't reach out to him. He heard Ian say that Tina was on vacation in Spain.

That night, he returned to his room after his muscles were relaxed early. He watched YouTube and Twitter in bed for a while, and still couldn't sleep.

He wanted to call her, he wanted to follow her. I want to ask her if she posted a bikini print.

He sent her this message on Hatsapp and waited for her to reply to him.

****

"So ......"

"So what?"

"How does it feel to win the Premier League?"

Nicholas was slightly drunk, he drank a lot of beer, and the girl opposite was waiting for his answer with a smile on her face. She was wearing a red dress, and he didn't know if she did it intentionally or unintentionally. He loves red and is as passionate as she is. She herself loves red and is as passionate as she is. Her hair is about the same length as it was when they first met, and she's sexy and sexy. Her lips were red and wet, and they looked soft, and he remembered the touch, or rather, he almost forgot.

Spanish-inspired music still lingers in the Tapas Pavilion. They sat in the corner, no one came, and the waiter who served them didn't know them, only the owner came to say hello. Nicholas knew the owner of the place, and he would come here every summer to get half drunk, but never take the girl back.

Once upon a time he didn't need a girl in Banus, but now he only wants to bring a girl home.

He suddenly wondered if he would have fallen in love with her if he had known her ten years ago? She would have been nineteen years old, a freshman or sophomore, and he was a scout on a team, and he was a pretty girl except for football.

Seeing that he didn't answer her question, she continued, "What are you thinking?"

Nicholas shook his head a little mysteriously, "Not thinking about the question you asked, anyway. ”

"It's rude. ”

"I apologize. ”

"You apologize always quickly. ”

Nicholas moved his eyebrows, he was wearing a black shirt with an open neckline. He was sweating, but it was summer, and it was all too ordinary.

Red and black go well together.

"I'm wondering what you were like when you were nineteen. He said.

She laughed, still so bright, and a little self-deprecating, "Oh, you don't want to know. ”

"Why?"

"Everything was terrible. The economic situation, the taste for clothes, the taste for men, the knowledge of football, when I say all, I really mean everything. ”

"I don't know why, I think it's hard to imagine that you have bad taste. He stared at her lips, and he wanted to get up and bend over to take a bite.

Lu Ling wiped the beer foam from his mouth with the back of his hand, "I was twenty-six years old when you met me, much better than nineteen. After she finished speaking, she thought about it, and only Pat knew all she looked like. Fifteen, nineteen, twenty-six, twenty-nine. They've known each other for too long.

"Are you thinking of someone else?"

Lu Ling was noncommittal, and forked a slice of ham into his mouth with a fork, "It's a little salty, but I like it." You know I equally like charred steaks and bacon. ”

"You've run away from a lot of my questions tonight. ”

Her eyes drifted away, "I'm going to run away from one more." I've heard this song. ”

This song is about a backpacker's story. The brisk rhythm and Latin-style drum beat make people can't help but dance and writhe along.

"Premier League champions......" said Nicholas, "yes, that was great, I have to say a little bit unexpected, but like you said, I deserve it, we deserve it." I regret your season, you did a great job and I think, in many ways, probably better than me. So, I've always felt that the Coach of the Season thing should be awarded to you. ”

"Are you just trying to be polite and humble?

"Courtesy? yes. I don't know what that word means. ”

Lu Ling took a big sip of beer and laughed, "Then I think I should thank you for your appreciation." And, indeed, you never knew what humility meant. ”

"You're a little drunk. Nicholas looked at the four empty beer glasses in front of her.

"I don't deny it. ”

"Maybe I should take you back to the hotel, of course, if you insist, well, you can go to my house. Nicholas spread his hands, pretending to be helpless.

"Maybe I'd like to dance. ”

She stood up, staggering a little.

He didn't help her. He watched as she stepped aside, beer glass still in hand.

There weren't many people in the shop, and many people were eating or drinking at the open-air tables across the street. He had also suggested that they go to the table outside, which she said might be live-streamed on Twitter.

Her body swayed to the beat of the drum, which was actually a bit chaotic, but she seemed to enjoy it. The red dress swayed, as if she was going to fall next, but when you really thought so, she still stood firmly.

If she reached out, he would stand up, take her in his arms, and kiss her. But he knew she wouldn't. And if he did stand up, he guessed she would stop dancing.

Behind the bar, the owner joked in Spanish: "It's no fun to dance alone, you should invite that handsome man to join you." ”

She also replied in fluent Spanish: "Your proposal is good, sir, but I am a bad dancer, and I will mess up other people's dance steps." ”

"I don't think any man would mind dancing with such a beautiful lady, even if you were a terrible dancer as you said. In fact, I can ......"

As the boss spoke, the music cut to a lyrical song in Spanish.

Lu Ling froze in place, and Nick stood up and looked at her, his invitation about to be sent.

Their first dance was at the Christmas dinner that year......

The emotions that burst out of his deep eyes were not hidden tonight, she wanted to turn a blind eye, she wanted to leave it behind, she wanted to tell him that she was sorry and that she was still in love with someone else.

On the table, her phone vibrated a little, and she hurriedly walked over to take a look, it was the hatsapp sent by Pat. Information pops up.

Nicholas glanced at it too, the smile still on his face, but it became weird and stiff, "I thought you broke up. ”

"We're still friends. She picked up her phone and whispered.

"Yes, you always say that. Nicholas sneered, "I'll take you back to the hotel." His tone became undeniable for a moment.

She was still looking at her phone, maybe thinking about how to say no, and of course, more likely thinking about what to say?

Nicholas suddenly put his arm around her waist and pulled her into his arms.

The red dress was softer to the touch than expected, and the touch of her waist was ......

Lyrical music reverberates all around.

She was startled, and he looked down at her and affectionately called her, "Babe......"

He was ready to kiss her. She's pretty sure. She nudged him, looked away, and whispered sorry.

Nicholas let go of his hand, took a deep breath, and looked out the window, there were quite a few people taking pictures inside with their phones, and he remembered that there was no one outside the window a few minutes ago.

"This is the second time. He said, "You reject me." ”

She said sorry again, he hated to hear it.

****

Moonshine is charming.

Nicholas stood across the street from the hotel and said to the girl, "Go, good night." ”

"Thanks for the dinner, Nick. Good night. ”

"I didn't pay. ”

Her eyes widened, "You mean really?"

He smiled, "I thought you were good at exposing lies, stupid girl, of course I was joking. ”

Her expression changed, and she stopped talking, and finally only said a word ciao.

He also said ciao.

She took a few steps before he called out to her again, "Hey, it's not a coincidence, you came here to meet me." ”

She probably didn't hear clearly, and turned her head to look at him suspiciously.

Nicholas shook his head, "Forget it. With that, he turned around.

****

Connected soon.

There was a two-second pause.

Patrick said quickly, half-jokingly, half-seriously, "You're dressed so pretty, don't tell me you're going on a date, in fact, if there's a man in your room right now, I'll fly over and kill him." ”

"One, I did have dinner with others, second, there were no men in my room, and third...... Patrick Amber, we broke up. Lu Ling lay on the sofa and said half-seriously and half-jokingly. It's just that on the third point, she feels a little sad.

"With whom? Random men?"

"Nick. I met him in the evening at a street flower shop, where he also vacationed. ”

"Then I'd rather be a casual man now. He muttered.

"Nothing happened. ”

"I know. His face was still bad, "Still, even if something happens......" he didn't continue, "Hey, Tina, I'm glad to meet you." You look good. ”

"I drank a lot of beer, went to the toilet a hundred times, all, really not a romantic date. ”

"A little drunk?"

"Didn't get drunk when he was in Chantilly. ”

"If you're really that drunk, I don't think you're here with me. ”

Lu Ling didn't speak, she remembered some rumors about him and Amber recently. She thought about tonight again. She didn't know where it was all going. He didn't want her to date anyone else, and she didn't want him to date anyone else. But what is it? They broke up.

She sighed, "Maybe we shouldn't be talking about that." ”

He knew what she meant, and he smiled a little, "I don't care. Even if we don't speak, I look at you, and I feel satisfied. ”

"I went to Barcelona. ”

"I guess if you're in Spain, you'll definitely go. It's just a pity that I'm not there. ”

"Pat, we're not bad right now. ”

He laughed and didn't say anything.

"I'll be back in London tomorrow. You should have gone to bed early, soldier. ”

"Soldiers?"

"Yes. You're about to go on a campaign for your country. ”

"Yes, Captain. Promise me you'll watch every one of my games. ”

"You know I will. ”

"If I score a goal......

"You don't have to explain. ”

"Tina...... Good night. ”

"Good night, soldier. ”

****

England's World Cup training base is located on the outskirts of Moscow. It's relatively quiet and suitable for the team's preparation. Due to the clash between Russia and England at the European Championship two years ago, FA officials have told players to avoid travelling to crowded urban areas as much as possible. However, there are still many players who rent their own cars to get there.

After the day's training ended early, Patrick drove into Moscow with Zixiang, Jacob and Glenn, four young Three Lions internationals from QPR.

The banks of the Moscow River, which runs through the city, are filled with festive atmosphere, with fans from all over the world, vendors selling flags and scarves, and many boats with white, blue and red Russian flags. After several days of rain, two days before the official opening of the World Cup, Moscow finally returned to its sunny summer weather.

They drove all the way down the river to the vicinity of Red Square, surrounded by a large number of fans around the imposing red building.

Although they have been here to play before, they have not been to the city. Jacob Harding kept taking pictures of the Kremlin and complained about his former teammate Artem Dzyuba always saying that Moscow was nothing to see.

And now the whole Red Square is also dyed with a strong atmosphere of the competition, and everything in the past contains elements of the World Cup.

Zixiang spoke: "**, the feeling of this kind of competition is really different! Ian, that guy must be envious to death." ”

Patrick pouted and said, "Then you send him a picture." ”

Zixiang immediately took a picture and sent it to the Scotsman.

Ian quickly replied, "It's awesome! ”

Zixiang laughed, "Obviously envious...... I think Ian can run for prime minister in the future. ”

Glenn asked, "When is Ian coming to see us?"

"Probably to the playoffs," Patrick replied. "He now has to accompany Kate to Hawaii. But this guy will probably get up at night to watch the game. ”

At this time, a group of shirtless Russian men surrounded the car of the four. Then, someone started knocking on the window.

All four of them are a little unclear.

But immediately a big man began to shout excitedly, "Patrick-Amber! Patrick-Amber!"

Immediately more people gathered, holding mobile phones, and even girls wanted to pounce and kiss the car window.

"**, scared me to death, I thought we were going to die. Pat, you're a little too charismatic. ”

Patrick smiled awkwardly, then opened the window, and a bunch of people reached in for autographs with jerseys, flags, scarves, and even their own arms.

****

On June 14, the World Cup officially kicked off at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. More than 80,000 people poured into the stadium, which was decorated in white, blue and red with the Russian flag inside and outside the stadium.

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared at the opening ceremony and made a speech. After a short but gorgeous opening ceremony of about 15 minutes, the first match of the 2018 World Cup, Russia vs. Poland, officially began.

After watching the half, Lu Ling sent a message to Patrick.

[Pat, are you watching the game?]

[Yes, Tina, with her teammates.] What about you?]

[I'm in the office, with Tim.] Are you in Sochi now? How does Zixiang's ankle feel? The report sent to us by the national team doctor is that he has recovered. 】

Patrick glanced at the most active guy and replied:

[He said he could run 15,000 per game.] 】

Lu Ling read this sentence to Tim in the office, and Tim rolled his eyes: "I still hope Sam doesn't let him play the first game." But the kid would definitely say he's fine. ”

****

June 15th. Russia, Sochi, Fest Olympic Stadium.

The Three Lions' first group game of the 2018 World Cup, against the Netherlands, is about to begin.

In the previous group game, Ecuador and Iran, both in Group B, drew 2-2.

Sam Allardyce put Patrick Amber in the right midfield position and lined up in a 451 formation, which is a more defensive-oriented formation and a consistent style of Sam Allardyce.

The other three QPR players, Yu Zixiang, Glenn Mitchell and Jacob Harding, were all on the bench. Zixiang's foot injury has healed, but he has just returned to training, so Allardyce did not start with him. 166 Reading Network