Being able to invite Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson here is not only to see Aldridge's face, but also to the FA's credit.

Today, unlike in the past, England won the first World Cup title on home soil in 1966, this news could not make the cover headlines of mainstream newspapers, to this day, the eyeball effect is extremely important, the FA also needs more commercial selling points, to attract sponsors, it can be said that Aldridge coached the national team for more than three years, is the FA in the commercial development of a stage of forge ahead, in the "post-Aldrich" era, the FA can see from the income and expenditure statement, their business growth is slowing down, the growth rate is decliningSo for the sake of more interests, Southgate, a contemporary meritorious player who lifted the Hercules Cup for England, deserves a grand ceremony for Southgate on this day, of course, as collaborators.

In the VIP box at the Lion King Stadium, there are some of the most important officials of the FA, and during the day, the ceremony takes place at the Lion King Stadium, and in the evening, there is a cocktail reception specially organized by the FA for Southgate, and at that time, there will be an honorary award such as a special contribution award for Southgate.

"Southgate's retirement game is over, after 90 minutes of the second half, this game that doesn't really matter, we should still talk about the score, 6:5, Southgate's team narrowly beat the opponent by one goal, at this moment, we saw all the players on the sidelines stand up and applaud, probably, this is a way to start sending Southgate off the field."

The players all left the pitch, with only Gareth Southgate still standing on the pitch and the laughter in the stands was over. The audience was irrepressibly sentimental.

Southgate's own expression was a little gloomy. Smile.

At this time. Carter, the CEO of Millwall, appeared on the sidelines, walked into the arena with a wireless microphone, and as he walked, a red-carpeted avenue was presented by the staff.

He came to Southgate's side, picked up the microphone and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we all know that today is Gareth Southgate's day to hang up his boots and retire, on this day. He will be saying goodbye to his playing career, but he will always be part of the Millwall family, and before we witness his departure from the arena, let's first take a look back at what he has done to the team and what accolades he has brought to Millwall during his years at Millwall! ”

At this time, from the players' tunnel, Bout walked out with an old League One trophy in his hand and stepped on the red carpet with a smile on his face. Walked all the way up to Southgate and placed the humble trophy on the lawn in front of Southgate.

Why is it an old-fashioned League One championship trophy?

Because of the current League One. It is already the third tier of the English league, and the second tier has been replaced by the former League One, now the Championship.

As Bout walked out, Carter was also telling the audience that the story that began in the summer 11 years ago belonged to Southgate's journey and the footprints he started at Millwall.

Then, Nedved and Larsson came out with the English League Cup and FA Cup trophies, which Millwall won in the 95-96 season.

Millwall players kept coming out of the tunnel with trophies in hand.

Southgate was constantly being placed in front of him with trophies in front of him, and behind him, his teammates also appeared, standing behind him, staring at him with blessing and pride.

When the Champions League trophy was lifted by Schneider in the summer of '98, Carter emphatically introduced: "In the 97-98 season, Millwall achieved a great feat, winning the trophy on the stage of the European Champions Cup for the first time, Southgate as the captain of the trophy The picture of the trophy will forever be recorded in the history of the club, the club in order to recognize the contribution of the meritorious players, deliberately made a heavy decision this season, that is, on the back of the Champions League trophy, The names of the players who played in the Champions League that season are engraved so that they will remain in our memories forever. ”

As soon as Carter's voice fell, the expressions of many players watching the ceremony on the sidelines changed.

Pirlo, for example, has a misty look in his eyes.

It seemed that as Schneider held the trophy aloft and showed it around, he could see that there was his name among the dense names on the back of the trophy.

The memory returned to the green years that belonged to him, and belonged to the years when he was a blockbuster in the wild lion, and he couldn't help but be in awe of the trophy and the old captain who was about to come to an end!

The ceremony was still ongoing, and the spectators in the stands watched as Southgate saw more and more trophies in front of him, the Premier League, the Champions League, the European Cup Winners' Cup, the League Cup, the FA Cup, the Community Shield, the Toyota Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the Europa League, and the glory that Millwall FC could sweep, and they were not only plundering, but also a crazy gesture.

The audience also found out that the people who brought the trophy out were all Millwall players, excluding those who had already left, and in the end, they had to let the youth team players come out with a lighter trophy.

However, there is also a problem.

The Champions League trophy in the summer of 2002 seems to have been forgotten by Millwall!

Carter didn't seem to find a problem either, and skipped that brilliance in the introduction.

When 2005, the most recent two championship trophies, were lifted, a new ceremony took place at the same time.

Thiago Silva walked into the stadium with the Premier League trophy in his arms.

He placed the trophy in front of a number of trophies, with the Premier League champions on display side by side.

Carter said at this time: "In the past 11 years, Southgate has worn the Millwall No. 6 shirt, such a captain who has helped the team win numerous honors, we have reason to seal the shirt number to express our gratitude and respect for him, but Southgate himself refused this offer, his answer is: I am not special, the honor belongs to everyone, without Millwall as a collective, he is nothing!" ”

There was warm applause at the scene, and many fans had moist eyes.

Carter continued: "But. The jersey number that has belonged to him for the past 11 years. Need a new owner. Today, here at Southgate, he will pass on his shirt to the club's junior, Thiago Silva! ”

Silva walked up to Southgate, who had no idea the club would make such a decision, believing that changing the number was just a very common thing and he feared it would make Silva uncomfortable. So he frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "So, okay?" ”

Silva raised his head and replied with a stern face: "Gareth, this is my glory, I will defend the number 6 shirt with my life!" ”

Southgate shook his head and choked up: "It's not the number you want to defend, it's this jersey!" Navy of the Lion, jersey! ”

Before handing over the shirt to Silva. Southgate bowed his head and kissed the crest on the shirt affectionately before handing it to Silva.

Silva unfolded his shirt with a stern face. Show the world.

The number 6 jersey has a new owner.

Thiago Silva.

Silva put his shirt on and walked up behind Gareth Southgate to stand with his team-mates.

Next, De Rossi came out with the Champions League trophy he had won a week earlier.

He was also solemn, because there was still a handover ceremony to be carried out.

The legacy of the captain's armband!

Southgate captained Millwall for 11 years, and this season, the captain is generally temporary and there is no fixed one, sometimes Nedved starts, he is the captain, sometimes Schneider.

Inevitably, the Wild Lion needs a stable captain and a backbone.

Aldridge chose De Rossi as the captain's successor.

The Italian, whom he personally brought back from Rome, from youth to reserve and to first team, definitely had the ambition to defend Millwall.

When Southgate handed the captain's armband to De Rossi, one could feel that there seemed to be a thick air of history, glory, responsibility, mission and so on.

This is the moment of the Lion's legacy.

It also represents the curtain call of the older generation of heroes.

I don't want to admit it, but Southgate's hanging boots are also the countdown to Nedved's departure.

Finally, Carter raised the volume and shouted passionately: "You must think I made a mistake, Millwall won the European Cup in 2002, three times in a row!" But I didn't introduce this honor, and no player came out with the trophy in his hand, no, it's not that I forgot, but this trophy has a very special meaning for Millwall, and this is the real Champions League trophy that belongs to Millwall forever! In order to remember the players who have dedicated their loyalty to the club and made a significant contribution in the arena, we have engraved their names on this authentic Champions League trophy! ”

The last one to come out of the tunnel was Aldrich, of course!

At this time, Aldridge, who was in a suit and leather shoes, walked into the stadium with the real Champions League trophy in both hands.

There are less than 10 names on this authentic Champions League trophy!

There is no doubt that after they retire, they will be the legends of Millwall!

Aldridge came to Southgate with the trophy in his hand, handed it to Southgate, looked at it attentively, and said softly: "Gareth, thank you." ”

Southgate lowered his head and suddenly burst into tears!

On the back of this authentic Champions League trophy, the first name engraved is none other than Gareth Southgate!

At this moment, he is surrounded by players from Millwall's first team, some of the reserve team and the youth team.

Southgate choked up and couldn't speak.

A thousand words could not express the pride and pride in his heart at this moment.

His name is engraved on this great trophy.

Not an ordinary replica of the Champions League trophy, but the real thing!

"Gareth, how about another one? Once again, our familiar morale-boosting slogan! ”

Aldrich smiled.

With tears on his face, Southgate turned his head to look around, and the smiling faces of blessings came into view, as well as the encouragement of old friends Nedved, Larson, Bout, Schneider and others.

Southgate raised his hand to wipe the tears from his face, lowered his head and bent slightly, holding both sides of the trophy with both hands, and then his expression instantly became wild and excited, and he raised the trophy and shouted: "Millwall! ”

All the Millwall people around him responded passionately: "Rush, rush, rush!" ”

Southgate bent down again, raised the trophy once more, and roared: "Millwall! ”

Tens of thousands of people shouted in unison throughout the Lion King Stadium, and the sound shook in all directions!

"Rush! Rush! Rush! ”

Volume 11 Double Blue Clash - The Finale

Volume 1: Shock! (To be continued......)