After England were knocked out of the competition, they could comfort themselves: "We were eliminated by the champions!" ”

Hosts Brazil finally clinked the cup on their own doorstep, and Kaka also fulfilled a World Cup dream - like Ronaldo before him, he was only a fringe figure in Brazil's first World Cup win. And this time, with his own efforts, as the core of the Brazilian team, he finally led the team to win the championship, which is more valuable to him.

If you have to ask him what he has regrets in this World Cup, he will choose not to beat George, who is in the best form. Wood. This made him feel that the gold content of the championship trophy was a little insufficient......

Just before the World Cup ended, the news of the change of coach in the England team had already been announced.

Capello's contract with the English FA was originally due to expire after the World Cup, and England's results in this World Cup are not satisfactory, so the FA will not take the initiative to renew his contract. When it expired, Capello ended his work in England and returned to Italy, officially announcing his retirement.

The FA will now have to start the selection of a new manager.

The media put together a list of possible candidates. The list is not officially recognized, and is a fabrication made up by the media themselves based on experience.

Tony, who just resigned. Donn is on the list, but he's the least likely. The reason is very simple, when he was still the manager of Nottingham Forest, he did not cause much trouble for the FA. Don is a thorn in the coffin that is difficult to discipline, and he can't use it if he can. There is also a rumor that United and Done are in contact privately, and the two sides may have reached a tentative agreement.

Mortensen, who ended his World Cup commentary work, also asked about it, mainly asking if Manchester United had really invited Donn to coach. Donn nodded, he did get a call from United's hierarchy, but he refused. He didn't want to rob Martin. O'Neill's rice bowl. And as he told Allen, he couldn't accept the fact that he was playing against the Forest as a local opponent of the Forest.

"What about England?"

Don shrugged: "The FA hasn't approached me, don't stop the shortlist in the media, it's all made up by them." ”

Mortenson laughed: "That's it, just come to work for our BBC5 station, talk about the ball game or start a special program, with your eloquence and influence, the ratings don't have to worry at all." ”

Don declined Mortenson's kind invitation: "I just want to be with my wife. ”

Mortenson wasn't convinced: "Come on. I know you can't live without football at all. ”

Don touched his nose and asked curiously, "Why?" ”

"It's simple. I can't imagine what else you can do without football......" Mortensen pouted. "Work is over, go relax?"

"I have to go and reunite with my wife. Donn smiled apologetically.

"You......" Mortenson pointed at Don and shook his head helplessly, "Forget it! ”

Instead of returning to the UK with the BBC, Donn left for Rio de Janeiro from São Paulo to continue with his wife.

Although he still paid some attention to Mortenson's words, he was now separated from Shania for more than twenty days. He wished he could put on his wings and fly directly to his wife.

Tony, who returns to Shania's side. Donn seems to be more passionate than he was before the World Cup. This surprised Shania a little, and then it was just "Little Biesheng Newlywed".

Only Donn knew that he was going to refute Mortenson's words with practical actions, and to deny the idea that was simmering in his heart......

This mansion in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, is worth fifteen million dollars. It's Shania and Tony. Don's common property. In previous years Tony. When Don and Shania decided to buy it, it was the time when the financial turmoil was raging around the world, and the fifteen million dollars were four and a half million less than its original price, despite this. It's still expensive......

Don didn't want to live in such a mansion, he didn't have the habit of hiring a nanny and a maid butler, so no matter how big the room was, there were only two people, him and Shania, who occasionally entertained friends on both sides. But the only reason Don would be willing to buy the mansion wasn't that it was big enough, but that it had the Pacific Ocean behind it.

Standing on your balcony with a view of the ocean and a private beach, you don't have to pay for it in an environment of fifteen million flowers.

Don loves the open environment, especially the sea. He was born in the interior. I had never really seen the sea once in my previous life. So in this life, he wants to make up for this regret.

The house has the added benefit of being close to the Beverly Hills mansion of old friends and friends, the Beckhams, less than a fifteen-minute walk. It can be counted as neighbors.

Tonight, Don and Shania are going to have a dinner here for Mr. and Mrs. Beckham and Tom. Mr. and Mrs. Cruise, as well as a few other Hollywood stars.

It was their second day from Brazil to Hollywood.

Tired from the journey, Shania was still in bed, and Don had finished her morning workout on the beach behind the house. He sat directly on the beach, letting the sea wash over his body, looking at the sea in distraction.

The sea, which had been asleep all night, gently rippled in front of him, bringing a slight fishy smell. He sniffed greedily.

It's nice not to have to wake up in the morning and think about how to direct today's game.

Don thought to himself.

There was a sound behind him. Don looked back and was startled. Shania walked out in her three-point underwear. There are also some sleepy eyes. She had something in her hand.

"It's noisy, people can't sleep at all...... The call has been made five times...... "Shania handed the item to Don. Then she sat down beside him with a pout, resting her head on Donn's shoulder.

"Go back, don't catch a cold. Don nudged her, then looked at the phone unresponsive. "Hasn't this come yet?"

"It's hot, it's so cool here. "Shania is coquettish. "I promise another one in less than five minutes. ”

As soon as the words fell, the mobile phone in Don's hand rang.

"Look!" Shania grimaced at Donn. Continue to snooze on his shoulder.

"Hey, I'm Tony. Dawn. Don discovered that the phone number was unfamiliar and had never been recorded in his phone book. "But I don't care who you are, do you know what time it is in Los Angeles? Seven o'clock in the morning! He was upset that the damn phone call had disturbed his wife's dreams. Since it's a stranger, there's no need to be polite.

"Ah, I'm sorry, Mr. Donn. I didn't know you were in Los Angeles, I thought you were in Brazil. "The caller was a man. The voice was low and hoarse, and although he was apologizing, he was neither humble nor arrogant. "I'm Sean. Barclays. You know who I am, right? The voice laughed.

The name Donn is not unfamiliar, as this is the current FA executive. Don's anger was half gone, because this man's call was so unexpected. What did he call to do for himself?

"That's right, Mr. Donn. I have a plan here, I don't know if you will be interested. ”

Donn's eyes rolled, and he had already guessed why Barclay had called him. He didn't say it, though. Instead, quietly wait for the other person to say it. As a successful coach, he has to be reserved. It's just that in his heart, the answer is already clear.

"You know, Capello's contract with us has expired. ”

"Yes. ”

'We are now looking for the next manager of the England team. I think you'll be the right one. ”

Don pretended to be surprised: "Why? I feel like I should be very far away from this position. "Although the surprise is feigned. But it is true. Donne knows what his impression of the FA side is, is the FA looking for such a disobedient manager to manage the England team? At least before this phone call, he felt hanging.

The number one man in English football laughed: "Champions. Isn't the twelve trophies you have won with the Forest team enough to prove your qualifications? ”

Don snickered inwardly. This Mr. Barclay didn't speak of himself in such a way before.

Sean. Not long after Barclay took office, he was asked about Tony at a party. Donne's assessment. He rubbed his temples and replied with a painful expression, "If he can take care of his mouth, I'll be thankful." ”

Later, Don criticized the FA for being unfair, so he often received fines from the FA. Barclay's name was firmly in his mind. Barclays are said to have been asked within the FA what his impression of Donne was, and he showed off his humor: "Do you mean the name that is always written on the ticket? ”

It can be seen that the head of the FA does not have a good impression of Donne.

Although Mr. Barclays has a better attitude towards himself today, Donn does not want to accept it. "But you know, the club and the national team are two completely different natures, Mr. Executive," he said. Success at club level doesn't mean success in the national team......"

Barclays Old Fox picked up Donn's voice, and he didn't show disappointment or anything else. He just said quietly, "Don't be in a hurry to refuse, Mr. Donn. You can seriously think about it. The public and I believe that the next head coach of the England team should be an Englishman. ”

Since the other party has given himself face, Don En now doesn't have to make enemies everywhere for the sake of the forest team, and attract all the firepower to himself. So he also gave the other side a facet: "Okay, I'll think about it." ”

After saying that, he hung up the phone and looked down at his wife, who was still leaning on his shoulder.

"You didn't simply refuse. Shania's words made Don's heart tremble. He was about to defend himself. Shania continued. "Don't worry about me, it's all about what you want to do. ”

She rubbed her head against Donn's shoulder.

Don gently rubbed her hair, "I won't agree." It was just that I didn't want to embarrass Mr. Barclay. ”

Shania sneered, "When did 'Mad Dog Tony' have such a gentle time?" ”

"Who got this nickname?" Donne's eyes widened.

Marca newspaper. They still hate you. Shania looked up with a grin.

Don noticed that she was holding her arms. So he picked her up and walked into the house. "Be careful not to catch a cold. As for what Marca said, he didn't care.

While Donn thinks he has turned down the FA, the English media don't think so. Barclays admitted to the FA and Tony in an interview with the English media. Don was contacted, which made Don disappear from the media before, and Don pushed down the front desk again.

Within a day, the media in England were hyping Tony like crazy. There is news that Done could take over the England national team managership.

Don didn't change his phone, so he picked up Pierce. Bruce's phone. Bruce wanted to ask him if that was the case. Donn admitted that Barclay had called him. But he didn't agree to be the head coach. This disappointed Bruce a little - knowing Tony. When Don left that circle, he realized how lonely he was.

"Actually, I think you can seriously think about it, Tony......"

"Why?"

"I think you should be a football coach...... I can't think of a way like you don't do this. ”

This was the second time Don had heard someone say that to him.

"Aren't you seeing it now?" Don snorted, then hung up the phone in a hurry.

Damn it, why does everyone say that? I just want to spend time with my wife......

The banquet in the evening was held as scheduled, and celebrities from all walks of life in Hollywood dressed themselves carefully and brought their partners to the banquet. Shania's popularity in this circle is still very good, and many of the people who come are big stars that Don can only see in movies.

Outside the mansion gathered journalists from the United States and Britain. Most of them are entertainment reporters, and some of them are sports reporters. Sports reporters are clearly here to keep an eye on Tony. Donn's. David Beckham retired early......

For this banquet, the Donnes specially invited a team to be in charge, from the chef to the serving of dishes, they don't have to worry about it. The two of them just need to entertain the guests.

The banquet was lively, but Donn's mood was affected by the events of the morning. The phrase "England national team manager" always pops up in his head and haunts him throughout the day.

Beckham saw that Don had something on his mind, and stepped forward and quipped, "What." Tony? Watching Shania become the main character, jealous? ”

Don glanced at Shania, who was surrounded by everyone and handled it easily, and shook his head: "What kind of vinegar do I eat her......" Looking at the good friend in front of him, the only one among the many guests here who had a common language with him. There was a sudden movement in his heart: Maybe I may ask David?

"You seem to have something on your mind, what's wrong?" Before he could speak, Beckham had already taken the initiative to care.

"Me, uh...... David. I got a call from the FA early this morning. ”

"The FA?" Beckham asked rhetorically. But he was not surprised.

Don nodded.

The heartthrob on the other side laughed: "Expected. ”

This time it was Don's turn to wonder, "Why do you say that?" ”

"If I were an FA official, I'd call you, Tony. Now they're looking for a new coach all over the world, how can they miss you? ”

"But I've decided to leave football and only stay with Shania. ”

Beckham squinted at Donn.

"You don't believe it?" Don asked rhetorically.

"Do you think anyone believes that, Tony?"

Don wanted to retort directly: "Why not?" But it occurred to him that Shania, Mortenson, and Bruce had all expressed varying degrees of skepticism about his idea. And compared to Morteson and Bruce, the most terrible thing is that he doesn't even believe his wife who sleeps with him every day, which is a serious problem.

"Tony. I don't doubt your feelings for Shania. But I also don't doubt your affection for football. You were made for football and I can't think of how you would live without football. Beckham put his hand on Donn's shoulder and said to him very seriously.

"But I'm still alive and well. Don spread his hands.

Beckham's eyes narrowed with a smile.

"You don't believe me?"

Beckham tapped him on the shoulder and withdrew his hand. "Okay, don't think about that, enjoy the night, I'll introduce you to some new friends......"

He dragged Donn towards the raucous crowd, which was brightly lit. An intoxicating night has just begun.