168. Australian Kangaroo
Australia's full name is the Commonwealth of Australia, a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Queen of England is the head of state of Australia, and it is the only country in the world that covers an entire continent. The word "Australia" is derived from the Latin variation of the word "southern continent". When Europeans discovered this continent in the 17th century, they mistakenly thought it was a piece of land that went straight to the South Pole, so they named it "Australia".
Because the kangaroo is a unique animal of Australia, it is also a symbol of Australia, and it is included in the national emblem, so the nickname of the Australian national football team is "Australian Kangaroo".
Because it is located in Oceania, the Australian Football Association originally belonged to the Oceania Football Association, because in order to communicate with more strong teams, Australia officially became a member of the Asian Football Association on January 1, 2006, not only at the beginning of that year, each session reached the World Cup finals, but also won the Asian Cup held at home in 2015 and won the first Asian championship in team history.
There is no doubt that with many European internationals, Australia has always been one of the top teams in Asia, with famous stars such as Tim Cahill, Mark Schwarzer, Harry Colwill, and Mark Viduka. Moreover, four World Cups, the best result was the round of 16 in 2006, three Asian Cups, last year's cup, three Confederations Cup, and the best result was the runner-up in 1997.
Due to its close relationship with the United Kingdom, Australian football has a strong English football style, and players are generally tall and strong, fast, and like to cross wide and long balls, but the technique is rough at the feet. However, there are still a lot of players in the team with a delicate style of technique, so Australia's tactical style is changeable, and England's opponent in the group stage of the European Championship is the Welsh team, which is also an English football school, so it will contact Australia for a warm-up match.
Australia's current head coach is 41-year-old former Australian international Ange Postecoglou, who led the team to impressive results in the first group stage of the Asian zone at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Comfortably topped their group and advanced to the final stage. All things considered, Australia will have reached the World Cup finals for the fourth time in a row.
In the office, England national team coach Roy Hodgson listened to the reports of the coaching staff, team doctor team and others, and at present, the players' physical strength and condition are not bad, but the players of Manchester United and Liverpool are less physically strong.
No way. These players who can be selected for the national team are the main force of their respective clubs, the Premier League as the only league without a winter break, the number of games in which players participate is the most, Liverpool and Manchester United have reached the finals of two cup competitions, these internationals are not only physically tired, but also psychologically tired, which not only needs the assistance of physical trainers and nutritionists, but also needs psychologists to guide.
Hodgson's brow furrowed as he listened to Gary Levin, the team's medical team leader.
According to the plan. Jamie Vardy is married and can only return in the final warm-up game, so on Friday, the front three of the Three Lions' starting line-up, Roy Hodgson, is planning to bring Marcus Rashford on the pitch and let the promising young Red Devils make his international debut, expecting him to perform as well as he did in his club debut. At the same time, I also want to see if the two most talented lion cubs can make a spark.
Three Lions captain Wayne Rooney was deployed as a second-half substitute, while Daniel Sturridge had some fitness problems. So it was also scheduled to play in the second half.
However, Rashford, the second-youngest in the national team, was recovering well, but mentally there was a problem.
"Marcus, what's going on?" Rooney stood in front of Rashford, who bowed his head, and said in a deep voice.
Vice-captain Gary Cahill, club teammate Chris Smalling, and national youth teammate Deli Ali looked at the little brother with a look of concern.
Rashford was silent, and Rooney frowned. Reaching out to pat him, Chrally grabbed Rooney's arm and shook his head.
On the way, Smalling said: "Ever since the media outside compared Marcus to Qian, something has been wrong with him. At the time of the game. Several times I reached for the ball, unlike before, when I didn't have space and shots to score, I passed the ball and cooperated with my teammates, always playing alone, and I was not very emotional. ”
Rooney snorted coldly: "It's so easy to be influenced by the outside world, and this psychological quality is still beating." ”
Smalling sighed: "Wayne, Antonio has complained to us privately several times, and every time he runs the opportunity, Marcus just doesn't pass the ball. ”
"Then what did you stop me for?"
"What are you going to do?"
"I'll teach him!"
“……”
Cahill smiled bitterly: "Wayne, his injury is still recovering, Marcus is still young, your use of violence like this is not only ineffective, it may make Marcus even more injured." ”
"Cut, this kid is so old that he hasn't been weaned yet. When Lao Tzu was as old as him, who was he afraid of? Arsenal are amazing, right? Lao Tzu ended their undefeated streak both times. Rooney pursed his lips and snorted.
Cahill shook his head, you are a little rascal, lawless since childhood. Marcus is a good boy.
"Deli" Rooney looked at Ali, the talented midfielder who had played with Marcus in the U20 national team, and said: "You played against Qian, he is better than Marcus?" ”
Facing the captain of the national team, who is the big brother again, Ali scratched his head and said: "Judging from the data, Qian is very strong, and the Gunners can surpass us to get the runner-up, and it is all up to him to score a lot of goals alone." ”
"Hmph, Marcus also scored a lot of key goals and helped us score a lot of points."
"Well, but more goals were scored, and a lot of goals were scored in every game."
"Hmph, those teams are too weak, change our heyday, still win all!"
"Brother Wayne, we're not a weak team!" Ali pouted unhappily.
Cahill made up the knife and said with a smile: "Manchester City is not weak, and West Ham United this season, Wayne, we are very fortunate to have completed two legs with Arsenal early, and you are too." ”
It was Arsenal who lost away to Manchester United, and in the desperate situation of falling behind at home in the ensuing situation, Qiansheng came off the bench to complete the stunner.
If Qiansheng had joined Arsenal earlier, he would have been able to catch up with the away game against Manchester United, and would it still be the result of losing? Will Marcus Rashford score twice to help the Red Devils win the sworn enemy, or will Qiansheng show his might and help Arsenal beat the Red Devils twice?
Without ifs, we will have to wait until next season to see a contest between Marcus Rashford and Qiansheng, two rivals who have become experts for life. Or, a trip to the European Cup, perhaps the first contest between them.
But for now, Qiansheng has a far upper hand. (To be continued.) )
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