0132 Leeds United players at the World Cup

"Alf, I went to see the stadium and it was really good."

In the video, Eddie Gray, who has finished his trip to Sweden, is talking to George Lee about his trip to Norway. He also went on vacation to Norway with Alf Haaland and visited the island of Henningsweil.

"Well, I think this kind of thing can be done in the name of the club, after all, it's a good thing, it can strengthen the club's influence in the Nordics."

'I also think it's possible, I've already negotiated the Swedish centre-back, you can contact him in Germany.'

"It's okay, it won't have an effect, right?"

'It should be fine, after all, he barely plays time and you can contact him after the group stage against England.'

"Okay."

"Are there any other transfers that I need to follow up on?" Gray asked Lee George.

'No, it's pretty much the same for this summer, except for the one with Kuyt. You'll be able to play with Alf in Norway with peace of mind. ”

"Okay, anyway, you can rest assured of Glenqvist's transfer, he is already a Leeds United player, and it is impossible to be cut off."

Andres Granqvist, the tall Swedish centre-back brought in by Leeds United from Helsingborg, will wear a white jersey next season on Elland Road in the absence of any competition other than Wigan Athletic.

The young Swedish centre-back has just been named for the Swedish national team this year, but has yet to feature at the World Cup. This is the same with his future team-mate Alan Smith.

^^^

June 21, Rheinenergy Stadium in Cologne.

This time, according to Smith, Eriksson will give him a chance to play today and let him play.

So, George Lee and Casper came to Cologne to watch England's third group game.

If it weren't for Smith's strong invitation, George Lee would have wanted to watch the game in the Netherlands.

Smith is also angry, his good friend Van Persie is in the Dutch national team, and he has started two consecutive games. He provided an assist in the first game and scored a free-kick in the second, which was quite good. And I still haven't played here, it's really more human than human, and I'm angry.

But Smith's debut did not come very early, and it was not until the 79th minute of the game that Smith was substituted, leaving him with just over 10 minutes to make his debut.

The score was 1-1.

When England made a substitution, Sweden also made a substitution, and it was Glenqvist, who was about to join Leeds United.

But Smith didn't know about it, just a little excited about his World Cup debut.

And suddenly seeing the tall Swedish central defender on the side looking at him with a smile on his face, he was a little confused.

Smith brought a bit of energy to England's front line, and with Wayne Rooney, who had just returned from injury, he kept the Swedish backline under pressure.

There was even a time when he almost snatched the ball from the Swedish centre-back, but fortunately it was destroyed by the arriving Glenqvist in time.

With 85 minutes to go, Mills, who replaced Neville today, attacked on the right flank, advanced to the front and crossed to Joe Cole in the middle.

After a feint from distance, Joe Cole flicked the ball twice to the right and then flicked the ball towards the back of the box.

There, Smith waited for a long time, and jumped high.

The tall Swedish defender pressed the ball into the Swedish goal.

2 to 1.

Smith's goal gave England the lead, and Smith scored his first World Cup goal.

"It's not that I'm boasting, England wouldn't have been so tired from playing so long ago." George Lee in the stands clapped his hands and said to Casper that he was very satisfied with the performance of his players in the World Cup.

"Then you can apply to coach the England national team in the future, no." Casper gave his opinion.

"What about Leeds United?"

"I'll come."

"Get out!" For Casper, who wanted to usurp the throne, George Lee gave him a gentle push.

However, England's lead lasted only five minutes, and Sweden equalised again after 90 minutes.

Sweden threw the throw-in straight into the box, and veteran Larsson scrambled in front of goal to send the ball in front of Robinson's goal.

The score remained 2-2 until the end, with England and Sweden joining forces to advance to the knockout stages of the round of 16.

After the game, Glenqvist approached Smith and exchanged jerseys with him.

"Captain, please take care of me in the future."

"What captain? Our captain is David......" but Smith immediately realised something and started looking up at the crowd, knowing that his club's manager would be coming to see him today.

And George Lee in the stands can only see Smith's back.

"This idiot, I'm on this side, where is he looking."

^^^

The next day, at the Valde Arena in Frankfurt.

Inside the tunnel, Kuyt took a deep breath and waited for the game to begin.

Kuyt finally got the chance to start today, and manager Van Basten gave up on Ruud van Nisten and switched to Kuyt as a starter.

He glanced back at the last few of his Dutch team-mates, where Mathiesen, Robin van Persie and Frenkie de Jong were chatting together. Today, because the Netherlands has already qualified early with 2 wins, the rotation has begun, and De Jong has also been given the opportunity to play.

The three Leeds United team-mates don't know what they're talking about together, maybe they're plotting some tactics together, after all, these three people are the team's centre-backs, midfielders and forwards, and they are equal to the team's central axis.

By the way, add the goalkeeper. Captain Donny van der Sar is also a Leeds United player and he is now in front of the squad because he is captain.

Kuyt would have liked to hear what they had to say, maybe they could give him an assist or something.

Then he thought about what his club and agent had informed him, and that both Liverpool and Leeds United wanted him. It's no secret that there was action the previous season, but it hasn't been followed, so he played another season at Feyenoord.

This season, he has scored 22 goals in 33 league appearances for Feyenoord and has been outstanding.

Originally, Kuyt was more inclined to join Liverpool, after all, it is an old powerhouse, and he won the Champions League last year. But when I saw my teammates in the national team, several of them were Leeds United, and it seemed like a good choice to join Leeds United. Both teams will be able to play in the Champions League next season anyway.

While Kuyt was looking at Van Persie, Van Persie and the three of them were also secretly looking at Kuyt.

"Why don't you give him a few more balls and trick him into coming to the club?"

"The boss seems to have a liking for this kid."

"Robin, you and your little Feyenoord brother are working well."

"I don't want it." Tsundere Van Persie said.

"Robin, you're not afraid he'll take your place at the club."

"I'll be afraid of him?"

"Then you cooperate more with him, maybe people will come, and the boss will thank you."

Van der Sar, who was at the front, suddenly shouted.

"Let's go!"

In the end, thanks to the four Leeds United players and Kuyt's courageous performance, the match between the Netherlands and Argentina ended 0-0. The best player on the pitch was Leo Messi from the Argentine youngster who played for Barcelona.