"Let's take a look back at all the games that France have gone through since the first game of the group stage until now. ”

Donn's room was a standard room, and it was crowded at the moment. The entire coaching staff was with him, looking at the screen of his laptop and listening to Donn's explanation.

On the laptop are Donn's edited highlights of the French team's matches.

"In the first game, France won 3-1 against Croatia, which was an easy win, and their goal was even considered 'an accident' by the French media after the game. Don leaned back in his chair and spoke to his colleagues. At this, a sneer of disdain came out of his nose.

'They thought it was a surprise to be scored a goal by Croatia, who not only made it out of the group, but also made it to the quarter-finals. ”

Donn clicks the mouse and pulls to the next paragraph.

"In the second game, their opponent was Poland, 2:0. It was also an easy game. Although only two goals were scored, France dominated the game. The third, and Russia. France have won both games and qualified from the group ahead of schedule. So they came off the bench for this game, and despite this, they still won 1-0 against Russia. The match was a delight for the Frenchman after the game. ”

"With three wins in three games in the group stage and only one goal conceded, they do have reason to be happy...... "Des. Walker continued.

"They played beautifully, and the media said that the French team today is playing football full of art, which is very pleasant. "The oldest of the coaches, Tony. Karl also gave his opinion.

Don smiled silently and continued to let everyone see.

"In the quarter-finals, they were against the Netherlands. The Netherlands did not finish well in the group stage, finishing second in the group. But I'm not surprised, because the overall level of Dutch football has been declining in the past two years, and their talent is a bit ungrounded, and it's normal to lose to France. Okay......" Donn turned off the video. Turn to look at everyone.

"Now the tail of the French has been cocked to the sky. He laughs. "That's a good sign, and I want them to go higher. Isn't there a regular press conference this afternoon? ”

Everyone knew what he was going to do, and there was a burst of laughter in the room.

After a meeting with the coaches, Donn went and knocked on the door of Wood's room. When he entered, he found both people in the room. George. Wood is working with Aron. Mitchel chats.

Seeing Don walk in, Mitchel immediately understood who the leader was looking for, and quickly stood up: "I'll go out and go around." Then he greeted Don again: "Chief." ”

Don nodded.

Mitchel walked out and closed the door, leaving Donn and Wood alone in the room.

"What? Don't you even invite me to sit down? Don made a joke about Wood the Wood.

Wood then got up and gestured, "Please be seated." ”

Don could understand Wood's cold attitude. Because he didn't tell him about his decision to start Wood in the next game.

Donn sat down and looked at Wood, who was about to open his mouth, but Wood had already learned to answer.

"The foot injury is fine, I feel like I've recovered. ”

Don laughed. There must have been a lot of people who cared about Wood who asked him the same question these two days. He must not know how many times he has said such an answer.

Seeing Wood like this, Don wanted to tease him. "Is it really okay?" He asked with a frown of disbelief.

"Do you want me to kick you a few times now?" Wood stood up.

Tang En laughed: "No need, I'm afraid that you kicked and damaged the things here, and we have to compensate." Let's put it this way, George. I came to you for something...... What do you think of France's recent performances? ”

Wood was stunned for a moment, he felt that Donn's thinking was too jumpy, what does the recent performance of the French team have to do with him? Why ask yourself?

"Didn't you pay attention to the performance of the French team?" Don asked.

Wood shook his head: "I heard they haven't lost so far. I don't know about the rest. ”

"It's not just that we haven't lost. They won it all, and now the only teams to win it all are them and the hosts, Spain. Donn said. 'Their performances in the first four games were perfect, and you can't fault them at all. Eight goals were scored. Benzema is currently the top scorer in the Cup, Lloris is likely to be in contention for the best goalkeeper, and Gourcuff is also in high demand for the best player. The French think their national team will definitely win the championship this time. Because they are the 'genius generation'. Donn took it slow and methodical to introduce Wood to the characteristics of the French team.

"For example, they are like a beautiful flower, popular. ”

Wood did not react to Donndy's assessment.

If you are not familiar with Wood, you will definitely find it painful to communicate with Wood. Because he doesn't talk much and doesn't give you a very enthusiastic response. If you want to keep the conversation going, you have to desperately find new topics, which is tiring and boring.

Donn knew Wood well, and he wasn't resentful. He leaned forward and winked at Wood, "It's just flowers in the greenhouse." ”

Wood sensed sensitively that Don had something to say. Because whenever the boss is tricky, he will find something to do for him.

"Three days later, I want you to turn into a strong wind and down the greenhouse that protects them. Don looked at Wood earnestly.

Wood was stunned for a moment and reacted: "The match against the French team...... I'm starting? ”

Don nodded.

Wood didn't cheer out loud or get up from his seat, he just clenched his fists.

This action has already revealed his mood at this moment.

Don stood up and prepared to leave. "Take a good look at the footage of these games of the French team. I'll have Des send it to you. Your task is heavy. ”

Wood is not afraid. If he doesn't give him a task, he's worried.

When Mitchell returned to his room after a walk outside, he found Wood reading on his laptop. And he was fascinated, so he crept in. It turned out to be the video of the French team's game.

"Look at what this does. George? He thought something was strange.

"Know your opponents so you can beat them better. Wood replied without looking back.

A light suddenly lit up in Mitchel's head: "Could it be ...... Are you going to start against France? ”

"Hmm. Wood nodded.

“yes！” Mitchel was even more excited than Wood himself, jumping onto the bed and nearly knocking himself on the ground. "Haha! Now I'm relieved! To be honest, Georges, I've been unhappy with the French team for a long time. Look at what they're blowing out there now? As if the European champions were already theirs. What 'talent generation', what 'the most beautiful football', what 'the most eye-catching team in this Cup'...... I want to vomit when I hear it! ”

As an Englishman. It is quite normal to look down on and even resent the French. Wood wasn't surprised by Mitchel's performance.

"If only you could play, teach those arrogant Frenchmen a lesson!" Mitchel rolled around on the bed before tensing up again, waving his fist and shouting next to Wood.

After being happy for Wood, Mitchel was also a little depressed. As the team's main striker, he started every game, but only scored two goals. Billed as England's best centre-forward of the next decade, his performances have been underwhelming.

"It turns out that the boss is here to assign you tasks...... So what is my mission? ”

Wood continued: "You're a striker. Isn't the striker's task to score goals? ”

"I feel like my strength is too weak, George...... Is there anything you can do to increase your strength? Mitchel felt that the main factor behind him was his lack of strength and inability to compete with the strong centre-backs in the box, and many times he had to withdraw to get the ball. But can a striker who is far away from the box still score?

Wood finally looked away from the computer screen, and he glanced back at Mitchell, who was sitting on the bed behind him. "Eat fat. He said simply. Twisted back again.

Mitchel rolled his eyes and lay back with a groan.

"If I eat fat, I won't be in shape!"

If you come to someone with sharp teeth, you will definitely respond to him: "You look like you are addicted to drugs now, where do you get your body?" ”

But George. Wood ignored Mitchel's complaints. Concentrate on studying the video of the French team's game. He quickly figured out where to target, and several of France's midfielders were of high individual quality. He was thinking that the boss should not let others star, that would be too wasteful. If nothing else, it should still be a zone defense.

Wood closed his eyes and imagined the game in his mind, he hadn't played a full game in a long time and it was going to be hard to play against France. He also had to pray that his right big toe wouldn't be hurt during the game. In fact, he lied to his boss just now, and his right big toe still hurts slightly. It's not a complete recovery. But in order to let the leader play with confidence in the future, this little injury must be hidden.

Don didn't know what Wood was thinking, and George was training in the afternoon. Wood was normal, running or touching the ball without any discomfort. This gave the team a lot of confidence to play against France.

Although the reporters present only filmed for 15 minutes, they all saw a vigorous and healthy George. Wood.

At a regular press conference after training, Donn didn't let George. Wood attends with him, but instead orders Gerald.

At the press conference. In the face of the "George. whether Wood will be able to play against France". Tang En did not give an affirmative answer, he continued to play Tai Chi: "This kind of thing can't be determined. We're all working in that direction. We all want to see the best possible results. "It's nonsense to talk for a long time, and it's the same as not saying it.

French journalists don't seem to care much about Georges. Whether Wood will play or not, they just want Donn to share his thoughts on France's performance in recent games. Don knows what they're up to, these vanity Frenchmen!

But that's what he's doing.

'France played very well and it was a matter of course to be in the quarter-finals. Their football caught my eye...... They also have a lot of talent, which is something I envy...... Donne's reaction surprised many English journalists. He cherished his own reporters like gold, and even had a bad attitude, but he did not expect to talk eloquently when answering questions from French reporters. And looking at what he said, he was all praising the French team, didn't he feel numb? What "envy the French team has a lot of talent", does he mean that the players of the England team are not good? Was he an Englishman or a Frenchman?

“…… I think the media were right to say that France were the favourites before the game. I have to be serious against the French team, they are strong...... If we're not careful, we could lose. I'm not complimenting anything. I'm telling the truth, the football played by the French team is very modern, very advanced, and they can win both the championship and the crowd. To be honest, it's always been what I've been after......"

Donn said these things very seriously that made the French secretly happy and the British unhappy. Even Gerald was surprised. Although he has not worked with Don at the club, he has been in contact with the national team through the past two years. He has always felt that his leader is a person who is not afraid of heaven and earth, no matter how strong the opponent is, he dares to fight against the other party. For example, in the previous German team, he did not show fear, and that's exactly what happened. The team will finally be able to defeat feuding Germany. Because the players see in the manager the courage to beat strong opponents.

But what's going on with today's head?

Isn't that the style of the leader? What exactly was he thinking? Gerrard made up his mind to ask the boss after the press conference, and he couldn't wait to find out what was in his mind.

Donn's words even made French journalists feel the urge to applaud – just wonderful! That's great!

The French could not hide the joy on their faces, and the British journalists did not try to hide the unhappiness on their faces. The press conference that followed immediately became a world of French journalists, who kept raising their hands to ask questions. I just wanted to hear Donn say a little more good things about France. British reporters were collectively silent, using a non-questioning attitude as a protest against Donn's "eating inside and out" behavior.

Tang En also knew that he would accept it when he saw it, and if he said too many good things, the other party would not take it seriously, so he became reserved again.

After the press conference, the French journalists left the training camp in England with a satisfied smile, but the British reporters cursed Tony through gritted teeth. Donn and the French.

Gerald frowned, preoccupied. He decided to ask.

"Boss. ”

Don looked back at Gerald, who was following behind, and he wasn't surprised: "Huh? ”

"I don't quite understand what you said at the press conference...... I don't think the French team is as strong as you say. ”

Don frowned, "Don't underestimate you, Stephen." ”

At first, Gerald thought the boss was joking. But looking at Don's serious expression, he felt that he was wrong.

"It's the quarter-finals, and if you win, you're in the semi-finals, and you're just one step away from the final. We cannot underestimate the enemy. You have to take any opponent seriously and I don't want to repeat the game in Wales again. "Donne moved out of Wales at one point, and Gerrard had nothing to say.

The defeat to Wales seemed to be a nightmare for England, and Downe revisited that game whenever there was a hint of pride in the team. And that's not all. He also made a video clip of that game. Show it to the players. Remind them not to underestimate their enemies.

But the problem is that France is not Wales. England players can't afford to beat France in any way......

"And the French team is really strong. I'm not lying, Stephen. Donn continued, his earnest look so serious that Gerrard no longer had any doubts. 'They have a strong midfield and don't rely solely on one person, so it's the one that is the biggest headache for us. We can't stop the attack of one person just by freezing them. And...... George's ......"

Don wanted to speak and stopped.

Gerard felt more and more that the head was not setting off a smoke bomb. In the face of a strong opponent, it is not known whether Wood will be able to play, which is really worrying. After these few games, he also knew that the 36-year-old himself could not maintain his full physical fitness until the final.

However, although what the leader said was very reasonable, Gerald was still faintly unconvinced. We defeated the mighty Germany and ended our 48-year winless run against Sweden. Let the leader look down on him so much!

Although he is also thinking about the team, no matter how he thinks about it, he doesn't feel like it. I'll admit that France have been in the limelight lately, and even tied with Spain for the odds to win the title, but did we come to Spain just to praise the strength of our opponents?

Gerard stopped asking, silently following Donn, just clenching his fists.

Don, who was walking in front, didn't look back, but the corners of his mouth curled.