Chapter 63: The group is at the bottom

At the end of the game, the Three Lions led by veteran coach Hodgson lost 1-2 to Italy in the first game of this World Cup, and got off to a black start.

Compared to this poor result, many people have paid attention to Benjamin, who commented on the game in Sky Sports.

"Let me start by stating that I am just expressing my personal opinion and not addressing anyone.

Like all England fans, I want the team to do well at the World Cup.

However, from the current point of view, it is estimated that this wish is difficult to achieve.

This England national team, to be honest, is far inferior to the previous editions in terms of backline, and may be a little better in terms of goalkeeper reserves.

In terms of midfield, even if it was Shuangde who was at the peak of his prime, the compatibility problem with the national team is a headache for every manager.

Not to mention that now that they are old enough to have that dominance in midfield.

Although there are a number of energetic and energetic young players in the midfield, they are still inexperienced and the manager is not able to help them.

Therefore, I can conclude that it is normal to lose the first game, and the next game is also hard to win. ”

Without the slightest concern about how much of a wave his remarks would make after the game, Benjamin said it when he had something to say.

After the game, Sky Sports tasted the sweetness and invited Benjamin to continue to participate in the commentary for the next two England games.

Benjamin couldn't think of any reason to refuse, why not let someone pay him to watch the game.

Of course, he knew that Sky Sports had taken a fancy to his topicality, so why not take advantage of this platform to expand his fame.

"Are you really so dismissive of us?"

Unexpectedly, Benjamin received a call from Frank Lampard after the game.

"I'm telling the truth at Sky Sports, and there's very little chance that you'll get results."

There was no sound on the other end of the phone, and Benjamin faintly heard a sigh.

"I understand, after the World Cup, I will choose to retire from the national team and focus on the club game."

For the first time, Frank Lampard felt a deep sense of powerlessness as he didn't even get a minute in England's first group game.

Comforting people is not what Benjamin is good at, he can only say softly:

'You can play at Tottenham for a few more years if you want.

With the help of the Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre, we can minimise your injuries and prolong your career. ”

"Thank you."

After hanging up the phone, Benjamin remembered something again and dialed Harry Kane's cell.

"Harry, did you watch the game?"

"Look, you're a god, boss! How did you guess? ”

"Go, go, how can it be a guess! This is called judgment and speculation, and it is justified. ”

"I see! Is it Huaguo's fortune telling? I've heard of it! It's amazing! ”

Seeing that Kane was still in the mood to joke, Benjamin was also relieved.

"Do you have any other ideas other than this mess?"

Kane was silent, and Benjamin found himself pretty good at keeping the person on the other end of the line speechless today.

After a moment, something was wrong with Kane's voice.

"I really want to help the team on the pitch and if I had a couple of chances, I would have gotten in!

I don't understand why the head coach of the national team is reluctant to bring me? Am I that bad? ”

"Of course not! Harry, you're the best striker in all of England! Failing to bring you is Hodgson's biggest mistake, and he will soon be responsible for this mistake! ”

Five days later, England lost 2-1 to Uruguay in the second round of the group stage, while Italy lost 1-0 to Costa Rica on the other side.

The Three Lions, who have lost two in a row, are at the bottom of the group and will face Costa Rica, the group winners who have won both games, in the final round.

Benjamin, who once again accurately predicted the outcome of the game, soared in popularity, and the number of followers on his Weibo increased by nearly 10 million in an instant.

In the end, it's the World Cup, just rub the heat and that's it.

Looking at the little red dots of 999+ in the background, and the prompt sound that would sound almost every second if the reminder was not turned off, Benjamin wondered if he should find an assistant who was responsible for managing the accounts of major public platforms.

Dragging his tired body, Benjamin returned to his parents' house, where he had been before he moved out.

"Oh, Ben, my son, how long has it been since we've had dinner together like this?"

"It seems like more than half a year?"

Benjamin hasn't been back here since he took charge of Tottenham.

"So you know! I don't even know how to go home for Christmas! We prepared a sumptuous feast waiting for you to come back that day, but you didn't even hear from you! ”

Helplessly, he glanced at his father, who was too deep in the play, sighed and said:

"Charlie, have you forgotten that we are Jews, but Christmas.

Also, there was a match the next day, and I was under a lot of pressure when I first came to work, and I didn't have the heart to think about him.

Besides, if you want to, I can call me back. ”

"Ahh yes, that's fine, let's eat. ”

Nancy looked at the noisy father and son with a smile, her eyes full of happiness.

"By the way, son, why are you so accurate? Did the dealer give you any inside information? Would you like to reveal a little bit to me? I'll buy some to play with. ”

As soon as Charlie spoke, Nancy picked up the spoon in front of her and smashed it.

"What do you want to do! Do you want your son to gamble for you? How can you do this? Get down to business! It's a rare trip back to Ben! ”

Charlie skillfully dodged Nancy's attack while begging for mercy.

"I'm not kidding, otherwise we don't have anything else in common with Ben, oops, what are I doing gambling when I'm idle, the rate of return is not as high as I followed the old man to the stock market in a circle!"

"Hahaha!"

After so many years, his parents are still so affectionate, and Benjamin's mood is also bright.

"So, who do you think is the winner of this World Cup?"

Charlie leaned into Benjamin's ear and whispered.

was still heard by Nancy, and Charlie quickly explained:

"I'm just chatting with Ben, don't get me wrong."

"I predict that Germany will have a better chance of winning the championship."

"German?"

Charlie looked unhappy, "Anyone can do it, why Germany?" ”

Nancy suddenly came to her senses and asked Benjamin:

"Speaking of Germany, how did you get along with that German girl?"

Benjamin:???

After thinking about it for a while, he remembered the German girl named Leona.

"Oh, the one at the celebration party that day, we didn't add contact information."

When it comes to this topic, father Charlie is also energetic.

"What? Is it pretty? What does the family do? Any idea what it's called?

She should use our Weibo, I'll ask the technician to check it in the background and send it to you. ”

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