"This is our new teammate, I'm sure everyone is familiar with it, applause!"

After a brief introduction by manager Gareth Southgate, the players off the pitch began to applaud.

Among these people, there are opponents, teammates, friends, and subordinates, and Rossi's relationship with the national team is very complicated.

The afternoon training session was a tactical instruction session.

In order to allow Rossi to integrate quickly, Southgate intends to arrange the course for Rossi's return.

After all, letting Rossi understand the team's style of play is the key to getting involved as quickly as possible.

In this World Cup, England are in Group B with the United States, Iran and Wales. As the strongest team in the group, England will be aiming to top the group.

Southgate's days as a player were known for his tough style and solid defence.

As Three Lions manager, he brings steadfastness and pragmatism to the team.

Prior to Rossi's return, England were playing a 4-2-3-1 defensive system, thanks to Harry Kane, the heart of the team's attack.

As one of the top three centre-forwards in football today, Harry Kane can make a difference in England's forward line.

England's results in international competitions reflect his coaching skills.

But some media questioned that England's good record has nothing to do with Southgate.

England's young players are in the midst of a talent spurt.

In 17 years, England reached the final five times in six junior competitions.

Toulon Cup, U17 European Youth Championship, U19 European Youth Championship, U21 European Youth Championship, U20 World Cup, U17 World Cup, all six youth team competitions, England reached the semi-finals.

In all group stages, their record is 16 wins and 2 draws. In the regular time of all games, their record is a terrifying 27 wins and 6 draws!

That is to say, at the beginning of 17, England's U21, U19, and U17 three echelons have a steady stream of new stars.

Four years have passed, and these supernovas who swept European football have begun to mature and begin to provide a steady stream of the best talent for the England national team.

Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount, Rice, Josan ...... These players in the England national team are all representatives of that group of supernovas.

In addition to national team talents, domestic clubs have also cultivated many young players.

Manchester City's Phil Foden, Burley's Bellingham, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, Leicester City's Maddison and more.

With the best ingredients, even if the chef is not so skilled, you can cook a good meal.

What's more, the arrival of Rossi has made Southgate the most envied one of the managers of various national teams.

Even though he has not played in any of the national team games, Rossi's performance at club level is convincing.

Back to the tactical level.

A 4-2-3-1 formation would bring consistency to England, but with the arrival of Rossi, Southgate is interested in switching to a 3-1-4-2 formation.

This formation is like a 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 variation, in the attack, the midfield four can be attacked by any one of the four to assist the attack, and the remaining three in the midfield can deliver shells, can be plugged in or short, the same effect as 4-3-3

When defending, two people on both sides of the midfield retreat to defend the wing, two people in the middle of the midfield fill the gap in the ribs, the back sits in the center, and the two forwards wait for the opportunity to defend and counterattack at any time, which is perfect to become 3-5-2.

The rest of the training will revolve around the new formation.

With the return of Rossi, the public opinion of the domestic media in England has also been suppressed.

After all, it is necessary to give the national team to the World Cup and create a good external atmosphere.

After training, Rossi and his former teammate Wilson catch up.

After being relegated from Bournemouth, he travelled to Newcastle with Eddie Howe to embark on a new campaign.

With his outstanding performances, he was selected by the national team, but he did not play much actual playing time.

He also did not expect that one day they would meet on the national team.

Rosie also missed the days when Wei Gongzi paid the bill, and the two ended the day with a joke.

As the World Cup match day approaches, the respective teams are preparing intensively, and this quadrennial World Cup may be the last World Cup for players over the age of 30.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, Lewandowski, Di Maria, Muller, Luka Modric, Bale, Suarez, De Bruyne, and Eden Hazard's former superstars in football may all be their last World Cup.

Ragnarok.

The opening match took place as scheduled, with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador.

Two goals from veteran Enner Valencia made the hosts Qatar the first team in the history of the World Cup to lose their first game without scoring.

There are some things that money can't buy.

After the opening match, England and Iran took the lead.

In terms of starting, Rossi didn't get a start.

After all, this is England's first game of this World Cup, and it is very crucial, and Southgate has to be cautious.

Iran are a traditional Asian powerhouse, and their physical fitness is stronger than other Asian teams, which is also one of their strengths.

The strength of England in this World Cup lies in the sudden emergence of young players.

Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Saka, Mason Mount and other youngsters have set off a storm of youth in the stadium.

In addition to youth, many of the main players in the team are in their playing years.

With an average age of 26, England's starting line-up is an age group of experience and energy.

At half-time, England swept Iran 3-0 and basically announced the first victory.

With the situation favourable, fans began to call for Rossi to come off the bench.

Southgate also has this plan to adapt Rossi to the team, after all, it was only training within the team before, and did not enter the actual battle.

After entering the second half, he asked Rossi to warm up on the sidelines.

Mr. Golden Ball's row is just different.

Just warming up, Rossi received a thunderous applause from the fans for several minutes.

In the 60th minute, Rossi came to the sideline under the guidance of the fourth official.

At this time, the applause in the stadium was even more enthusiastic.

【Highly anticipated!】 】

【All eyes on it!】 】

[Rossi's first World Cup journey is about to begin! ] 】

[It's Mason Mount instead!] 】

[He will partner with Kane!] 】

[One is the La Liga Golden Boot, and the other is the Premier League Golden Boot! ] 】

[England has an enviable striker! 】

[Number 7 is Rossi's number!] 】

[It's also what England expects from him!] 】

When Rossi came on the field, he made a few gestures to his teammates.

Match resumes, Iran touchline ball.

Before Rossi came on, England's forward pressure had made it difficult for Iran to deal with.

After Rossi came on the court, the pressing was even more intense.

With just five passes, Iran was forced to be kicked forward by the goalkeeper.

Bellingham fed the ball over to Raheem Sterling and England quickly got on the ball.

At the same time, Bellingham, who is a midfielder, quickly cut into midfield and participated in the attack.

Full-back Kieran Trippier also plugged in from the side.

England's formation instantly changed to 3-1-4-2.

The speed of change in formation when switching from defense to attack directly affects the quality of counterattack.

England didn't seem to be fully accustomed to the transition, and by the time Raheem Sterling dribbled to the edge of the box, Iran were back in place.

In terms of height, although England has Kane, the overall height of the Iranian team's defense is not bad, and it has a good air defense advantage.

[Do you want to pass it in?] 】

[The height of the Iranian team is not bad! 】

[No chance, Sterling passes to Bellingham in the middle!] 】

[There is a long-range shot! ] 】

[It's passed in!] 】

【Rosie's Chance! 】

【Single Pole!! 】

Bellingham faked a real pass and played a very hidden through ball to Rossi.

Rossi, who had been cruising in the backline, understood and stepped forward in an offside position, leaving the defender behind in an instant.

Facing the attacking goalkeeper, quickly open your body and push the far corner.

Even if the goalkeeper pounces in the right direction, it won't help.

This is the most perfect push, and it is the push that has no solution.

【GOAL！！！！ 】

[The goal was scored with the first touch of the ball, and Rossi's first World Cup goal came so quickly! ] 】

[Bellingham assists Rossi to score! ] 】

[It's an enterprise-level fit!] 】

[It's so exciting! 】

(End of chapter)