Chapter Forty-Seven: A New Attempt

Looking at a group of assistants, Hodgson pressed the cigarette in his hand into the ashtray: "Everyone knows that Frank and Steven are the flags of our team, and their fighting spirit and personal ability determine that the two of them must play, but the other two candidates, I hope you can give your opinion." ”

Stuart Pierce thought for a while and said: "Roy, when Fabio was in charge of the team, we were used to using two players with strong wing attack ability, Frank and Steven have a strong comprehensive ability, but their ability to impact forward is not very strong, and their ability to send key passes is not enough, when the game enters a stalemate, we generally tear apart the opponent's defense through wide crosses, which is also the team's current more suitable style of play, so ...... I think it's better for us to stick to this routine, after all, it's something that the players are familiar with. ”

With Stuart Pierce taking the lead, others have also expressed their approval, speaking of which Capello's tactics are a little more conservative, but his results are actually good, but he failed to mobilize the stars of the England team and failed to make the best use of everyone.

"Hehe, do you all think so?"

Hodgson laughed, and after seeing that his assistants were bowing slightly, he couldn't help but sigh: "Alas, it seems that Fabio Capello really brainwashed the England team with his Italian-style conservative football, and even you think so, it's really disappointing to me!" ”

Yes!?

Stuart Pearce and the rest of the coaches were stunned, and they were a little shocked by Hodgson's words, because they sensed what they meant...... Is Hodgson going to use the two months leading up to the European Championship to reform the team?

They have no doubts about Hodgson's coaching ability and level, after all, the veteran manager has proven his ability many times, and with his reputation in English football, he is also more able to intimidate those stars, and the tactics laid out should be easier to execute.

But...... Isn't time too tight!?

Hodgson laughed and said: "Guys, the key to my appointment by the FA this time is that I have come up with a plan to make tactical changes to the England team!" ”

Yes!?

Everyone's mouth was wide open, Hodgson was really going to rebuild the England team as soon as he took office!

"But...... Hehe, you're right, the European Championship is just around the corner, and it's unrealistic to have a complete tactical overhaul now, but we can move forward with the player turnover! In this European Cup, the FA set us the goal of qualifying from the group, so I will do my best to use the newcomers this time! ”

Belch!

Hearing this, Stuart Pierce's heart moved, and he suddenly felt that his national Olympic team should have no chance of recruiting the two boys from Leeds United.

Sure enough, Hodgson then said: "Frank, Steven, Barry, Hargreaves, they are all over 30 years old, and in two years, even Steven will be 34 years old, and Frank will be 36 years old, and we can no longer count on them in the Brazil World Cup, so ...... Since we have to carry out the process of rejuvenation, let's start with this European Cup! Tomorrow, I'm going to use Zach Thompson, Jonny Howson and Frank and Steven to form a new midfield combination, and I'm going to make some tactical changes, which I'll make clear to them tomorrow morning. Alright, adjournment! ”

After Hodgson said "the meeting was dismissed", he stood up and walked out of the conference room, leaving Pierce and the others looking at each other.

Prior to this, including Stuart Pearce, the assistant who had the most contact with Hodgson, did not get any news, the English FA was able to make such a big determination to promote the process of youth in the England team, which is simply incredible, but now it happened, Hodgson actually directly put Zach Thompson and Jonny Hausen, who were selected for the first time in the training squad, into the starting lineup, and said that there would be a new tactical arrangement, which has never happened before. It seems that the FA is really determined to govern the England team this time.

In fact, it is no wonder that the English Football Association has made such a big determination, seeing the Spanish team dominate Europe and dominate the world, the Italians continue to maintain the demeanor of a strong team with their tactical advantages, and the Germans will also use their ten-year youth training plan to show a new look to German football, and now they are beginning to enjoy the fruits, Ozil, Klos, Gotze, Thomas Muller, Bad Stuber, Khedira and other new stars are emerging one by one, who will not be greedy when they see it?

The English Premier League is indeed the world's first league in full swing, but this league is only exciting with the support of most foreign stars, and even because of the existence of these foreign players, it has squeezed the development space of young players in England, which is by no means what the FA wants to see.

Seeing Beckham, Owen, Gerrard, Lampard, Terry, Ferdinand, Ashley Cole and others getting old, and even the "little fat" Rooney is already twenty-six years old, but the England team still has no good results, how can the FA, which has already made a lot of money through the Super League, not be in a hurry?

This time, Hodgson's appointment is to take the English FA to govern the England team and rejuvenate English football!

The next morning, Hodgson did not let the England team do any more training, even if the practice is ruthless at this time, it is unlikely to be of much help to the team, and it is not a matter of time to completely change the tactics of the England team, and some tactical fine-tuning can still be done.

Once the players arrived, Hodgson began to talk about his tactical requirements......

In Hodgson's tactical arrangement, the England team still plays a 442 midfield parallel position, but the left midfielder is replaced by Jonny Hausen, his right side is Lampard, and then Wang Tiezhu, Gerrard, the flag of Liverpool, was put by Hodgson in the right midfield.

When they first saw this tactical arrangement, the players of the England team were stunned, Gerrard can indeed play every position in midfield, and he can even play a cameo as a shadow striker, but this time he was placed in the right midfield position...... What is Hodgson going to do!?

There will be dissatisfaction and suspicion in the hearts of the players, these are all things that Hodgson has long thought of, but after all, he is a sixty-five-year-old coach, how can his wisdom be seen through by these young people?

"Steven, your position is on the right, but your range of motion is not just on the right...... Oh, this area is all yours! ”

Hodgson turned around and drew a big ellipse on the tactical board, from the center circle to the right to the front, almost a quarter of the pitch!

"Steven, in tonight's game, your mission is to lead the team's attack, and this area will be your space to move! What do you think? Steven, it's up to you to deliver cannonballs to the front! ”

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Gerrard stood up with a serious face and responded decisively, although his face was not shocked, but the captain of the "Reds" heart was already happy, he has been sharing the attack or defense of the midfield with Lampard, both wings are handed over to Ashley Young, Lennon and others to move, but this time his range of activities is too big!

Gerrard was completely liberated this time, and the changes brought to the team can definitely be said to be earth-shattering, and the rest of the England team couldn't help but wonder about the real intention of the manager's tactical arrangement, and they easily discovered the purpose behind Hodgson's tactical arrangement.

Offense is the foundation for the team to score goals and win in the end, but defense is equally important, no matter how many goals you score, you can't win the game, after Gerrard is liberated from defense, then the team's defense ............

Everyone almost involuntarily turned their eyes to Wang Tiezhu in no particular order, and everyone's eyes were full of surprise, could it be ...... England's defense is going to be in the hands of this hairy boy!?

After thinking about this, the England stars were intimidated by their own thoughts, which ............ Is this possible!?

This kid nicknamed "Shaq" is indeed not weak in defense, but after all, he is only an eighteen-year-old hairy boy, not to mention any major tournament experience, this kid doesn't even have experience in the Super League, such a little guy...... It's time to take on the task of protecting the team's backline!?

Wang Tiezhu's performance after arriving in the England team is still very good, and he has also shown great potential, but this is not enough for him to win the trust of these stars, who believe in the "double virtue" that he has fought side by side for many years.

Seeing the doubts in the players' hearts, Hodgson laughed and said, "What? Are you not worried about 'Shaq'? Rest assured, we're just going to play a friendly match this time, and it's our job to try something new tactically, and as for winning or losing the game, it's not a burden that we have to think about right now! And, Frank, you're probably going to have to make some sacrifices in this game on the offensive side, 'Shaq' is a newcomer after all, so you're going to have to give him a little bit more help. ”

Frank Lampard stood up and said: "Rest assured, boss, I won't let the Dutchman bully any of our team!" ”

"Hehe, good!"

Hodgson smiled kindly: "Frank, not only 'Shaq', but also Jonny, when our team is attacking, you have to help him, you are the big brother of the team!" No problem, right? ”

"No problem!"

Lampard readily agreed, as the oldest player in the England team, as a genius with an IQ of more than 150, he has thoroughly understood Hodgson's tactical intentions, and he is also very satisfied with the old manager's arrangement, don't look at Gerrard being liberated from defense, he will be responsible for the attacking tasks of the middle and right side of the England team, but his authority and range of activities have also become very free, he has to help Wang Tiezhu defend, and at the same time support Jonny Hausen on the side. Even when you have the opportunity, you can rush up to complete the attack by yourself, which is simply the core that controls the team's offense and defense!

Although this makes Lampard's game task much heavier, this arrangement is exactly what the "magic lamp" nicknamed "Iron Man" wants most!

Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are both very happy with Hodgson's arrangement, England's midfield has become harmonious, and even the whole team has become harmonious, and everyone feels that this new tactical adjustment of the team is a new direction worth trying.

However, only Stuart Pearce and other coaches understand in their hearts that Hodgson's arrangement may be just an excess, and that in the England team, which is to vigorously promote the rejuvenation of the England team with the support of the English FA, there may not be a place for these veterans after this European Cup, but no one will say this.

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