Chapter 558: World Cup Favorite

After the game, Kane and Jones said: "Whether we can get to the top of the world or not is up to you." ”

Jones was also shocked, he didn't expect that he was so important in Kane's heart.

Jones shook his head, a smile reappearing on his face: "It's up to us, everyone is very good, we will be on top of the world!" ”

Kane knew what he meant, nodded and said: "Although I am older than you, I am only 24 years old, even if we are not possible in this World Cup, we will be more experienced in the next edition!" ”

Jones said again: "The most important thing I want to do is thank my two coaches for giving me a place and making me a key player! ”

Kane thought for a moment and said: "Both of them are very good coaches, you are lucky. ”

Jones nodded and said, "Yes, I was lucky to have met not only two good coaches, but also good teammates, now let's move towards the goal together!" ”

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After the game, Southgate gave the players 2 days off!

This made the reporters of the English media worried, is England here to play this time, or to prepare for the World Cup?

The media began to speak: "Southgate is too relaxed, even if he wins Nigeria 3-1, he shouldn't be so relaxed!" ”

"Southgate has betrayed our trust!"

As soon as Southgate was out of the scene, Southgate was surrounded by reporters.

"Mr Southgate, don't you think it's too long to give players time off?"

"Mr Southgate, what is the goal of England at this World Cup?"

Countless questions from reporters to Southgate!

Southgate didn't hide and paused for an interview: "The players have just finished a tough season and they need time to adjust and I think it's a good way for the players to relax properly. ”

'As for the goal of the World Cup, we have to get to at least the last four and if possible, we will go for the title.

Reach the Final Four?! Our players are now England's golden generation, where has the ambition gone?

The reporters were not satisfied, and asked: "This England team is the most attacking team in the past decade, and England fans hope that this England team can realize the World Cup dream of generations of English footballers in Russia." ”

"It's just a goal for the semi-finals, it's hard to satisfy the English fans!"

Southgate shook his head and said: "It's not just about strength in the World Cup, when you get to the knockout rounds, the winner in a match of equal strength is often the team with the better luck. ”

"Competing for the Hercules Cup is the ultimate goal for every player and every team, but I don't want to put too much burden on my players."

"As long as we work hard and do our best, whether the fans are satisfied or not, we are worthy of ourselves."

Journalists were in an uproar, and in the following period, not only the English media were bombarding Southgate's loose attitude, but even the media in other countries were criticizing him.

Gareth Southgate was harshly criticised by the English media: "We know England need more encouragement at this juncture, but how do we encourage a team that doesn't have confidence? ”

Southgate laughed at the criticisms, knowing that results are the last word, and that when he succeeds, the criticisms will be silenced.

Once you fail on the field, no matter how much the media and fans support you and praise you before that, they will attack you after the defeat.

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On June 7, England held their last training session at the training base.

Journalists gathered outside the training ground.

On the training ground, the players laughed and they were not affected by the media at all.

Jones found that all his teammates were relaxed, the atmosphere of the team was very good, and he was a little nervous after coming here, but he also slowly relaxed, and felt that his condition had recovered!

Looking at Jones, who was relaxed and full of strength, Southgate walked over and said: "Jones, keep up the good work, let's welcome the cheers of the fans across the country in the future!" ”

Jones responded with a fist waving: "Good! I'll try! ”

The atmosphere between the players on the training ground was very good, and today's training was over quickly, and as soon as the players walked out of the field, they were surrounded by a group of reporters outside.

"What do you think of what you said to your coach?" Every England player has to deal with questions like this.

Kane ignored the reporter's tricky questions and said: "The weather is good today, we have the whole team in good shape, the atmosphere is harmonious, and when we get to Russia, we will show the best of us!" ”

Raheem Sterling replied: "Mr Gareth has made a big difference to us and it has helped us to achieve good results, and I support him! ”

The two did not directly answer the reporter's question, and Jones did not evade, saying: "Doesn't it take luck to be a close game?" Don't you need a player to have a good mentality? ”

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Russia is busy in the race, the top tournament in world football, and when the tournament begins, they will host fans from all over the world, and will host 32 of the world's biggest teams in the World Cup finals.

The thirty-two qualifier-tested teams are actively recovering in preparation for the upcoming quadrennial top-flight tournament.

In addition to reporting on the preparations and warm-up matches of various giants, media around the world have also begun to predict who will become the biggest star of this World Cup.

The Spanish media believes that the biggest stars are Messi and Ronaldo, Ronaldo has become the leader of Portugal, and Messi is also the leader of Argentina! They have a good chance of shining in this World Cup.

The Spanish media believe that Spain is also very likely to win the World Cup, and they will be the favorites to win the World Cup in Russia.

The English media certainly believe England are favourites to win the title and with the Premier League's strong performance in the Champions League, they are bolstered with confidence.

But when it comes to which star will shine at this World Cup, they unanimously chose Kane and Jones.

It is very normal to support Jones and Kane, after all, Jones and Kane are the popular strikers of the England team.

"As the first player to score more than 80 goals in a single season in the Premier League, there's no reason why Jones shouldn't shock the world at the World Cup."

The London Daily said: "Jones has proven himself in the Premier League, he can be a hero in the team, he can save the team on his own. ”

"It will prove that when England needs someone to save it most, Jones will step up!"

"As long as England can come together, they can beat everything!"

There hasn't been any infighting in the England squad, the players are getting along well and the atmosphere is very good at the moment.

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Before leaving England for Russia, England played their final warm-up game against Costa Rica at Wembley Stadium.

During the warm-up between the two sides, Jones met Navas on the pitch after 10 days, and Jones scored through Navas's goal three times in the Champions League final.

"Damn, I'm not going to let you score any more goals this time!" Navas said with a high fighting spirit.

Jones smiled and said, "That's very likely, because I'm likely to come off the bench or not play!" ”

Speaking of this, Navas was stunned for a moment and asked in a low voice, "You're not playing?" ”

Instead of answering his question, Jones turned around and prepared to play!