Volume 7 Heart of the Lion King Chapter 70 England's Third Tier Team

Goalkeeper coach, Donn finally couldn't poach anyone from Germany or Italy, and he opted for Clemens, who had been England goalkeeper coach for many years, an experienced goalkeeper coach who had played for England with former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Peter Hilton. He was recommended by Hilton to Don in person, and as a person from Nottingham Forest, it was right to take care of each other.

As for the fitness coach, Donn chose the candidate recommended for him by the English FA, Jon Webber, who used to play for Manchester City and is now at home.

In terms of coaching, the experienced Steve Wigley joins. He spent six seasons at Nottingham Forest from 1980 before retiring as an academy coach and coach and has since worked as a coach, assistant coach and head coach at a number of clubs.

The 64-year-old is the oldest coach on the coaching staff, having been West Ham United's Academy coach since 1973 and later as the team's manager. West Ham United's youth level is a statement in English football, with a number of talented people coming out of there, with Tony Carr being the biggest man behind the scenes. He was also a loyal fighter and has only played for West Ham until now. Now that he is getting older, the England FA urged him to step in to assist Tony Downe, and he said goodbye to West Ham United to join Tony Downe's England coaching staff.

The 55-year-old Steve Gatting, a former Arsenal academy coach, has also been appointed by the FA to coach Tony Downe.

Plus assistant coach Des Walker. Now this coaching team is basically formed. As for psychologists, this is the first time that the profession has been introduced to the England team, and Donn has successfully recruited 46-year-old Ms Emma from Nottingham Forest, a licensed psychologist who will be the England team's psychologist and be responsible for tackling the various psychological problems of the players.

It's a completely homegrown coaching body, all English. Sean Barclay couldn't be happier with that. He originally thought that with Donn's "awkward and uncomfortable" character, he would not like the candidates he recommended. Now it's just that the assistant coach is an outsider, and although Clemens was recommended to Done by Hilton, he has also had a long-term relationship with the FA.

Overall, this team enjoys a high reputation in English football. Except for Deswalk, who is slightly less famous, but he was also a member of the England national team and has a bit of weight in his words.

Once the coaching team was put together, Donn had to think about the players.

In fact, although the English FA told Donne, the lineup for this game can follow the same set as in the World Cup. But it's absolutely impossible. At this time, all club teams are preparing for the new season, especially those teams that have the quality to win the championship, and it is impossible for them to let their main core play an exhibition match with the national team, which will disrupt the rhythm of preparation. What if I get hurt?

So if Don still wants to call up players like Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Theo Walcott, I'm afraid it will be difficult.

So Donn intends to use this game as an observation. Recruit more marginal characters who are not usually selected for the national team. Then come and see how they behave. to decide if there is a place for them in the national team in the future. Although the star flavor is light. It will definitely make the audience feel sorry for the city stadium audience. But Don has never been the kind of person who changes himself for the sake of the audience's preferences.

This is a good opportunity. In this way the race does not require results. It's not stressful. So Don can call up players who are unlikely to be selected for the national team as much as he wants. Some will even be wearing the national team jersey for the first time in their lives.

As for the veteran players who often go in and out of the national team. Don didn't even ask. He didn't want to be bored with the premise that he knew he was going to shut up.

Only one day. Don announced the roster for this competition:

The three goalkeepers are Chris Kirklan, Stuart Tayor and Andy Atkinon. Both Taylor and Atkinson were selected for the national team for the first time. Corkland wasn't much better than them. This is only the second time. It's a truly marginal person.

Defenders. Dan Goslin, a versatile backfield player who plays for Everton, has long made a name for himself at Everton. He was once hailed as a new genius. However, his career at home has not been as smooth sailing as it has been at the club. Until Don was drafted this time. He has only been selected for the national team four times in total.

Twenty-five-year-old JackCork, son of former Wimbledon player Alan Cook, is a one-time Chelsea hopeful. He didn't play at Chelsea though, ending up at Southampton. Southampton have been up and down in the Championship, affecting his international team appearances. However, he has always been considered a player to look forward to, and Donn recruited him this time to see if the rumors are true. This is his first time in the national team.

Gary Cahll is twenty-eight years old, but he is also a first-time England squad. He played for a number of English teams, including Aston Villa, before moving to Lyon. has always been a regular player for Lyon. But since he played abroad. And it's still Ligue 1, so he didn't arouse the interest of former England manager Fabio Capello. This time, Don recruited him into the team. Maybe it's a signal---- whether you're playing at home in England or abroad, as long as you have the ability, the door is open for you.

Anton Ferdinand Twenty-eight years old, brother of Rio Ferdinand. Started his career at West Ham and now plays for Sunderland. There is also no experience playing for the national team.

David Whitter, Middlesbrough's first-choice centre-back, has been called up to England six times, but he has not been trusted much in the shadow of John Terry and others, with his name appearing on the bench six times, just once ---- 87th minute off the bench. He is 1.96 meters tall and is a central defender with excellent air defense ability. Liverpool used to be interested in him, but now at the age of twenty-seven, Donn wants to see what he can do if he performs. There will definitely be a place for him in the England team in the future.

Paul Pepper, the latest addition to the Middlesbrough Academy. The 20-year-old has played for England Under-19s and Under-21s and is the captain of the Under-21s. A promising new star. When Donn was still at Nottingham Forest. There was a lot of interest in him and at one point wanted to bring him from Middlesbrough to the City Stadium. But Middlesbrough made an offer of fifteen million pounds, and the deal had to be abandoned. He is now Middlesbrough's main left-back, characterised by his attacking prowess, somewhat similar to Gareth Bale. This was also his first time in the national team.

Thirty-year-old Glen Johnon is a regular on the national team. However, he did not participate in the World Cup in Brazil this summer. He suffered a serious injury two months before the game, took a three-month hiatus, and is only now back from injury. Aston Villa agreed to play for the national team on the basis of allowing him to find some form to play.

Ashley Cole is perhaps the most famous member of the national team's backline. However, at the age of 33, he has gradually lost his place in the main team at Chelsea. That's why Chelsea agreed to play for the national team, and he himself hopes to use his performances in this game to regain his place in the club.

In midfield, Donn recruited seven players into the squad.

Twenty-four-year-old Fabian Delph is Leeds United's most successful academy product in recent years, but he is now part of Tottenham Hotspur. He has been selected for the national team three times. This is the fourth time he has worn the national team jersey. He plays as a right midfielder.

Mark Noble, a 27-year-old midfielder for West Ham United, became the heart of West Ham's midfield after Gareth Barry moved to Liverpool. This is his tenth time in the national team.

Michael Johnon (a former Manchester City midfielder at Tottenham Hotspur). If it weren't for George Wood, he might have been a regular in the national team and is a very capable player who has been called up to England eleven times. He also played in this summer's World Cup in Brazil. One substitute appearance.

James Milnr. Thirteen years ago he made his debut at Leeds United. When Leeds was on the verge of bankruptcy, in order to ease the club's financial situation. He was sold to Newcastle for £3.6 million. Later he also went to Aston Villa. He was once England's youngest goalkeeper. Eventually, he went to Chelsea, where he has remained ever since. He has already played 15 times for his country.

Matt Derbyhre, a 28-year-old Blackburn attacking midfielder, can also be a guest goalscorer. This is also the first time he has been selected for the national team.

Jose Baxter (Jose Baxter) is another rising star cultivated by Everton after Rooney and Vaughan. He is only 22 years old this year and has already been selected for the national team once. He can play on both wings and up front in midfield.

Joe Cole is the biggest star in midfield, having spent many years at Chelsea and just moved to Manchester City this summer. There is no doubt about his quality, but frequent injuries have affected his form, and Donn recruited him in the hope that his skills will bring more change to the English midfield.

Donn selected five strikers to visit the national team this time. Rooney's kind of stars are not on this list.

The aforementioned Joseph Baxter's brother, James Vaughn, was named in the squad for this year. He is now Everton's leading scorer. Everton were able to let him go, and Donne's personal relationship with Moyes played a role. And Don agreed to Moyes, at most to let Vaughn play in the first half, and Moyes agreed to Don Ende.

Twenty-six-year-old Fraizer Campbell, an excellent product of Manchester United's academy, can only play as a substitute at Manchester United. When Jose Mourinho took charge of Old Trafford, he didn't know if it was a blessing or a curse for him. However, he may be able to use this call-up to prove his quality to Mourinho.

Dannyhan Delfounso. Although his height is not outstanding, he is only 1.81 meters. But the header is excellent, and the physical fitness is good. It was also his first time in the national team.

The above 23 players are the 23 players who have been included in the observation range of Donn, and the club is willing to release them. Almost none of the big names came, and Donn didn't even call them. And Nottingham Forest don't have a single person on this list either, because they are opponents.

The list has received a lot of attention from the English media, after all, this is Tony Downe's first national team squad. Countless people are going to see something out of it.

Some people think that Don En is planning to take the younger route, otherwise why would he recruit so many young people? There are many veterans on the fringes of the same national team.

Others felt that this was Tony Towne's first chance to show his iron fist, and he "declared war" on the big stars with a large number of actions that summoned people on the fringes: In my team, no amount of fame is useless. I just think of attitude.

Another part of the people simply think that Don is helpless---- the big clubs will not let go, and the main players in England are all preparing for the new season with the team, it is not easy for him to find these twenty-three people, and it doesn't matter what quality.

Regardless of how the media interpret the list, all the players on this list have received call-up calls from the English FA.

Someone was pleasantly surprised, someone was calm. But everyone has their own ideas. For those players who are still preparing for the new season with their clubs, they are the first to work with the new manager and they have the opportunity to get a first look at what the new manager will be. This is beneficial for them to take their place in the new national team. "Don't expect anything to be seen in this game, Tony." Assistant coach Des Walker told Donn that several coaches shared the same opinion. It's a meeting the day before the team's assembly day, where they have to discuss together, the team's tactics, the opponent's tactics...... Wait a minute.

"We don't even have time for a training camp, so tomorrow the team will assemble. I went to the competition the day after tomorrow. Played like an exhibition game. Everyone is afraid of getting hurt. They are afraid, and our people are afraid. Coach Steve Wigley said.

Don glanced at everyone. But he laughed: "They are afraid, but we may not be afraid." ”

Walker, who knew him well, muttered inwardly that someone was going to be unlucky......