"It's over! It's over! "John. Mortenson roared happily. England had not beaten Germany in international competitions until 2000, and in the group stage of the 2000 European Championships, England won against Germany thanks to Alan Shearer's goal, but both teams were eliminated and the victory in that game faded into oblivion. Since then, England have never met Germany in international competitions, and in the eyes of the Germans, England is still a second-rate team that can only play in important games, and cannot be compared with the German team that won three World Cups and three European Championships.

Such a view is unacceptable to the proud English, who are also the originators of modern football and have never lost to Germany before 1968. Now he is ridiculed by opponents who were not worth mentioning at the beginning. Winning a big game at an international tournament and preferably knocking them out is the best thing all England can do.

Today, their dream has become a reality.

Just a minute before the end of the match between Germany and England, the exciting news came from another stadium that the England were drawn 0-0 with Portugal and Wales after a dull match.

What does this mean?

Just look at the Germans' mournful appearance, and look at Summer's empty gaze.

The German team was eliminated!

The standings from the latest results: England top the group with six points from two wins and one defeat from three games, while Portugal and Wales are four points from one win, one draw and one defeat from three games, although Portugal are second on goal difference and Wales are third. England and Portugal will qualify directly for the round of 16, while Wales will have to wait for the final points standings from the other groups to see if they can finish third in the best four groups and qualify for the group. As for the German team...... With one win and two defeats, they are fourth in the group with only three points, and are already out of the competition.

"The Germans are home! They don't have to go far, because many of the German players are still on holiday in sunny Spain......" Mortensen waved to the pitch below, "Goodbye Germans!" Good bye! Aha! ”

The football feud between Britain and Germany is vividly reflected at this moment.

The Englishmen in the stands did not forget to mock the Germans while cheering for their team's victory. They chanted, "What's wrong with your face?" Matthias? Why does it look so sad? ”

Then he sang, "time_to_say_goodbye." It's time to say goodbye, and you'll never see what you haven't had time to experience now...... It's time to say goodbye......"

At this time, the security guards and police of the new Mestalla stadium suddenly looked like a big enemy, and they all crossed the fans of both sides with fierce faces, and they asked the English fans to stay in the stands for the time being, let the Germans go first, and avoid clashes between the fans of both sides after walking out of the stadium. England fans don't mind, they want to enjoy the joy of winning here for a while.

There were fewer and fewer German fans in the stands, and only a few Germans who were overly emotional were still under police control, and all that remained were England fans. They sang and danced in the stands.

On the pitch below the stands, England's players had just lined up to thank their fans and were now enjoying the victory.

Donn was the first to burst onto the pitch when the final whistle sounded, and instead of hugging the nearest player, he went straight to George. Wood, along with him, also included Derek, the team leader, the team doctor. White, the two of them are clearly one mind.

"How's the right foot, George?" The two men ran almost at the same time and asked in unison.

The scene was really funny, but none of the three laughed. Wood shook his head, "Nothing. ”

"Don't lie to me, I saw that look on your face!" Don said with a frown and seriousness.

While Donne was still talking, White was already crouching down to check on Wood. At this time, Don caught a glimpse that some of the media had already noticed, and he hurriedly said to White, "Don't worry, Mr. White. Don't let that group of journalists find good news. ”

White knew what Don meant, so he quickly stood up, said hello to the two of them, and took his leave.

He rubbed shoulders with the media, and a reporter recognized him and wanted to ask him about George. Wood's question, he just waved his hand, walked briskly, and disappeared into the crowd.

Donn just put his arm around Wood's shoulder, and the quick-eyed photographers hurriedly pressed the shutter to freeze the scene.

This is a precious photo: after a fierce battle, the two heroes of the team hugged each other to celebrate the victory.

"Congratulations on the victory, can you say a few words to us? Mr. Donne! The reporters handed the microphone to Donn's mouth.

'I'm very happy to get out of the group and win against Germany.' Don didn't have much to say.

Seeing that Donn was so uncooperative, the reporters could only turn the microphone to Wood: "Congratulations on a great game, George!" Pls your right foot ......"

"There is nothing wrong with it." Wood replied categorically.

"Will you start the next game?"

Wood had just opened his mouth to answer the question when he was interrupted by Donn's voice: "I'm sorry, my player just went through a tough game and now he needs to rest, you guys don't get in our way, okay?" ”

The reporters rolled their eyes, George. Wood went up and ran for less than fifteen minutes, what do you need to rest? This excuse is ......

Don didn't care what they thought, he put his arms around Wood and squeezed out, and he ignored the constant reporters who joined them along the way.

Until they entered the corridor. Wood asked, "Why didn't you just let me answer the question?" ”

"I'm afraid you'll say the wrong thing."

"I can play in the next game."

"It depends on the results of the team doctor's examination." Done turned his head to look at Wood, "It's too risky today, I don't want to do it again, for the sake of my heart, you can bear with me, George." He said with a grin.

Moving out of his heart, Wood had no choice, he fell silent.

Tang En saw that he was a little depressed, so he quickly patted his head and comforted, "Aren't you quite confident in your body?" The team needs you, George, and I'm not going to keep you on the bench. ”

Wood paused to look at him, as if trying to tell from his expression whether it was true or perfunctory.

Don didn't shy away from his gaze either.

Wood didn't see the perfunctory meaning, he believed Donn.

"Let's go, George." Don patted him on the back, "Go back and get some rest." There are more fierce competitions waiting for you. ”

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After sending Wood back to the locker room, Donn finally spoke to reporters. He admits it was a tough game and praised the German team's performance.

When asked by a reporter about the last moment to send George. When it was clear to Wood that Wood was still injured, Donn was stunned for a moment. Eventually, he nodded: "He's not fully recovered from his injury, but I want to play for 10 minutes without any problem." ”

"Are you worried that he will get worse because of this?" The reporter asked.

Don had to re-examine the person asking the question. One was still in a suit and leather shoes in this weather, wearing a white shirt and tie, and his hair was meticulously combed back. He also wears a pair of black-framed glasses, which looks old-fashioned, but this person looks only thirty years old. The Sun? I've never seen this person. News of the World? It's not like ......

Tang En frowned: "I'm not worried. We know all about his recovery. ”

He lied because he didn't want to get tangled up with a group of reporters here.

The reporter's question discouraged Donn from being interviewed, and he walked briskly to the locker room, ready to see the results of Dr. White's examination of Wood.

"Mr. Donn, I still have questions!"

"Mr. Donn, may I ask for the quarter-finals, George. Is Wood available to start? Or just play ......"

Seeing that he was leaving, a group of people hurriedly shouted regardless of the order.

Don turned a deaf ear, turned a blind eye, and squeezed out of the line of reporters.

Pushing open the door to the dressing room, some of the players have already returned, and the rest of those who have not returned must be interviewed in the mixed area. Seeing the head appear at the door of the locker room, everyone turned their eyes over and greeted Donne. Don nodded in return and walked straight into the corner, where White was examining Wood's big right toe.

"How's it going, Mr. White?" Donn asked.

Derek. White looked up at Donn, then stood up and motioned to go out.

Wood watched as the two men walked out the door, then closed the door.

"George, are you okay with your injuries?" As soon as the leader left, some players suddenly surrounded him and asked with concern.

Wood shook his head, "I think it's okay. But......" He looked at the door, and everyone knew what it meant.

The person who decided if Wood's right big toe was okay was not himself, but the two people who had just walked out side by side.

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Outside the dressing room, the two men dodged the crowd and found a corner where no one noticed, and began a conversation that was likely to be related to England's future development.

"From a purely medical point of view, I would recommend that he do strength and endurance training and not touch the ball. What happens after that, we have to continue to watch. I've just checked and there's not much of a problem with his injuries, but I can't tell you here what will happen, what will happen. "As the team medic leader, Derek. White has always been cautious, and it is not okay not to be cautious, which is directly related to a player's future career, and if he misjudges and says the wrong thing, it is likely to bury the future of a promising professional footballer.

This is not unprecedented, because most of the team doctors in English clubs were not really qualified doctors, and they didn't even know anything about sports medicine, thinking that a "magic sponge" could cure all diseases.

Such a tragedy happened to the Redknapp family, a famous football family in England. Former Liverpool captain Jamie. Redknapp's older brother, Mark. Redknapp, who would have been a promising professional footballer, was a promising star for Bournemouth Football Club after being injured during a match and carried off the pitch and has since been able to walk on crutches.

It was originally an ankle fracture, but he was rashly diagnosed with a "ligament strain" by the club's team doctor, and as a result, he continued to train, play, injury, recover, train, play and injury again with an ankle fracture for the next year...... Until he finally had to end his career early to become a football agent, but he has tried not to watch football matches live. Football did not leave him with good memories, and this was all thanks to an irresponsible and unskilled "Mr. Nanguo".

"If you can, it's better to take an X-ray." He added.

Don felt that this request was too difficult to do. "We didn't bring that stuff to Spain......"

"What about the local hospital?"

"I don't know, but I can try to communicate."

"Then let's talk to them."

Don nodded in agreement. In George. Wood's question, he didn't take it lightly. It's a bit of a hassle, but it's worth it. He also wanted to put himself at ease.

After the decision was made on this matter, both of them seemed to be in a somewhat relaxed mood. White also joked with Donne: "It's a bit dangerous to get Wood on the pitch in the final ten minutes, but we do know one thing: George is still in shape and will be fine with the team. You can rest assured, Tony. ”

Donn smiled: "He's always been like this, steady and desperate for the enemy. There was pride in his tone. After all, George. Wood was brought out by him, and Wood behaved well, and he had a light on his face.

The two of them chatted casually and then returned to the locker room. The players who were interviewed outside have come back one after another, and when they see the leader entering the house, they all look at him. They won against arch-rivals Germany and topped the group to qualify, and everyone still wants to hear the praise from the leader.

Don didn't disappoint them, and seeing that everyone was there, he said with a spring breeze on his face, "Good job, guys." We just won against Germany and kicked them back home! "He made a butt kick that caused the players to laugh.

England and Germany have a feud in football, and although Donn is not an English at heart, he is a player, so he has to act like he values this feud as much, which will help boost the morale of the team and unite people. If he ignores opponents that the whole country values, then his prestige in this team will not be established. This is another reason why Donn is so serious about playing against Germany.

It's as if the head coach of the Chinese national team had said before the match between China and his own team that he didn't care about the result of the game, and felt inexplicable and indifferent to the hatred shown by the players, the media, and the fans, his status in the locker room would have plummeted and he would not have been supported by many people.

"Now you can relax, tomorrow we have a holiday! But I warn you......" Donn's expression became serious again, "I don't want you to be in a good state or a bad one. I don't want the game against Wales to happen again. Every next game is a knockout round, and it's us who loses and rolls home! Our goal is to win the championship, and before we lift the trophy, no one will be left behind than me! ”

After finishing the lecture, Tang En slapped his face: "Okay, now pack up and go back to the hotel by yourself." Sleep well tonight, heroes of England! ”

(To be continued)