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Mexico, known as the king of North and Central America, is very close to England in the world rankings, one is 13th, the other is 15th, it can be said that if the two teams are judged by the ranking, the strength should be between half a pound and eight taels. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Speaking of Mexico, we have to mention that this team is surprisingly similar to the current England, and has a deep connection.

According to the rules of the World Cup qualifiers in the Central and North American regions, the knockout round was played first, and they defeated the small Caribbean country of Baylis with an aggregate score of 9:0 over two legs, and in June 2008, former England coach Eriksen entered Mexico and led the team to participate in the group stage, but this buddy was really not good, and lost to the United States 2:0 in the first round of the group, although he returned to his home stadium and immediately defeated Costa Rica 2:0, but soon lost 3:1 away to Honduras and 2:1 to El Salvador.

The first four rounds of 1 win and 3 losses are really unacceptable for the Mexican team, the king of North and Central America, especially when the qualifying situation is in jeopardy, the Mexican Football Federation decisively changed the coach, Eriksen announced his resignation, and head coach Aguirre came to power.

Aguirre immediately led Mexico to five consecutive victories, drawing 2-2 away to Trinidad and Tobago in the final round, but it was only after qualifying early and being considered that the substitute lineup was considered to be a draw.

On the other hand, England, after Capello left class, Beckham also led LinkedIn Gran all the way, creating a miracle in an almost impossible situation, and finally brought England into the World Cup.

Looking at the course of the qualifiers, the situation for the two teams was surprisingly similar.

Mexican football belongs to the more traditional Latin style, with delicate foot skills, emphasizing the control of rhythm, unrestrained style of play, and often unexpected improvisations, such as the frog jumping man in the 98 World Cup, Xiao Yu was only a junior high school student at the time, but after seeing it in the newspaper, he was particularly impressed, but he didn't remember who it was.

Mexico is characterized by speed, the overall speed is very fast, the scene is good, the offense is excellent, but the defense is lacking, this just look at the current Mexico's main central defender is Barcelona's Marquez, this player is only 1.82 meters tall, although the frontal defensive ability is good, but the turn is slow, and it is inevitable that the high ball is a little stretched, especially when the opponent has a strong high striker on the field.

Beckham was well aware of Mexico's shortcomings in this game, knowing that they value speed and technique, but lack the strength of the team, and struggle against a team with an overall style of play, so the focus is on that.

In the first half, England played as hard as they could, and the England attacking group led by Ismael did not disappoint, and in the first 17 minutes of the game, Ismael beat Marcos, headed the ferry, and assisted Theo Walcott to score from close range.

After conceding the goal, Mexico intended to launch a counterattack, but England's steady and steady tactics appeared to be methodical, and the defense was well organized, in the 34th minute, Rooney hit the goal with a header from close range, and after the Mexican goalkeeper saved the ball, Ismael used his strong body to jam the position in the penalty area and swept the ball into the goal with his foot, 2:0!

With two goals in a row, England's performance in the first half was amazing, especially in controlling the game, whether it was the control of the pace of the game or the pressure on the opponent, England was clearly better than Mexico, Michael? Johnson's playmaking in midfield was as solid as ever, with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard not scoring but playing a crucial role in pressing Mexico up front.

In the second half, England changed seven key players at once, and Beckham obviously wanted to test the substitutions in the second half.

After a major substitution, substitutes came on and England came out of a brief period of confusion, while Mexico took the opportunity to take control of the game and replace Michael? Johnson's Huddlestone made a mistake in passing, and West Ham United striker Franco pulled a goal back for Mexico, 2:1!

Seeing the hope of equalizing, the Mexican team suddenly played like chicken blood, which is also the characteristic of the Mexican team, the emotion is very serious, and the blood can be played at a high level, but once it is suppressed by the whole court, the performance is very bad, and it is not good at playing against the wind.

"It's time for another substitution!" In the stands of Wembley Stadium, Mourinho, who was sitting next to Xiao Yu, calmly watched the situation on the field, England was very passive, Mexico was crazy, and the situation was very one-sided.

As he was talking, the central defender Ferdinand, who replaced Curtis, made a scramble at the edge of the penalty area, shoveled down Mexico's striker Franco, and Dos Santos took a free kick, although the angle was very awkward, but the strength was slightly lacking, Chris? Taylor confiscated the ball steadily.

"At this time, Mexico is like a shark that smells blood, and it will definitely catch England and not let go, Glenn on the right? Johnson is a breakthrough point, Ferdinand's performance in this game is not half the strength of usual, it is estimated that it is dragged down by injuries, Mike? Dawson was more than solid, but he couldn't give the team confidence. ”

'In midfield, Huddles was not as communicative and not as effective as Carrick, Milner and Wilshere were good for the first time, but they couldn't do more when the team was at a disadvantage, especially in tackling, not as good as Gerrard and Frank Lampard.

Mourinho expressed his opinion over there, although he knew that Beckham couldn't hear him, but as a manager, he was still used to thinking about England's problems now, "If it were me, I would replace a defensive player at this time, strengthen the interception of the midfield, and push the Mexican midfielder back!" ”

Xiao Yu looked at Mourinho, and then looked at the home team coach's box below, and found that Darren? Lyons was shouting something.

"Oh, Jose, you see, David is going to be replaced!" Xiao Yu was immediately happy.

It turns out that Beckham is really making a substitution, and it looks like he is going to replace Rodwell, but I don't know who the youngster will replace?

A few minutes later, England made a substitution, with Rodwell coming on for the underperforming Hedstone!

The performance of the blood-blooded rookie in this game was not too bad, who allowed him to concede the goal at the beginning of the second half, and was passive on the field, Mexico gave England a lot of problems in midfield, and Huddlestone's pass could not get room to play.

…………………… Rodwell hugged Huddlestone, and he saw in Huddlestone's face a sense of loss and regret.

Everyone can see that the warm-up game is an opportunity for Beckham to scout the substitutes, and he has given the players full opportunities, but Huddlestone unfortunately did not grasp it, he could not show that he can be qualified for Michael? Johnson's bench strength.

In the current England national team, if you want to play the main team, you need not only strength, but also characteristics, especially the midfield position, to be able to control the game, to be able to pass the ball and comb the midfield, and to have a certain interception ability, although a large part of the defensive responsibility falls on the central midfielder, but the back must be able to stand in the position.

Huddlestone could pass the ball but he couldn't get out of position, so Beckham gave him 30 minutes and then went off.

"Am I going to be like him?" Rodwell looked up at the fans in the stands at Wembley Stadium and thought to himself.

His team-mate Wilshere, who came with him to the national team, is also working hard for his place in the national team, and everyone wants to play in the World Cup, although only as a dozen substitutes, but the World Cup journey is an important surname for a player.

"No, I can't be like him!" Rodwell swore to himself.

As soon as he came on the field, Rodwell performed well in an early interception, cutting off the pass of the Mexican midfielder and then passing to the wing, Lennon won the ball on the right side, quickly broke through with the ball, and formed a dangerous counterattack, although he failed to score in the end, but also eased the Mexican attack.

Soon, however, Mexico's attack returned, and the goalkeeper's goal kick came above Rodwell, who leaped high and smashed the ball into Milner, who was not far away, who immediately knocked Wilshere back.

Wilshere is also working hard for his national team position, as soon as he gets the ball, he faces the pressure of the defenders, and after a clean turn to get rid of it, he sends the ball away as soon as possible.

Abang Lajo tore through Mexico's defense like a lightning bolt, and he was very fast to get the ball after he successfully countered offside, but the Mexican goalkeeper made a timely attack, Abang Lajo wanted to shake off the goalkeeper, but helplessly, his skills did not allow him to do so, and a good counterattack was wasted.

"Ahem!" The frustration of the fans in the stands at Wembley Stadium was clearly felt.

After two consecutive attacks were not favourable on the counter-attack, Mexico's attack eased and they were also worried about scoring more goals by England's sharp counter-attack, and England's interceptions in midfield have been much tougher since Rodwell came on.

But is that enough?

"It's not enough, Rodwell, if you want to impress me, if you want to stay in the national team, you should show stronger and better quality, at least you have to prove that you deserve to stay!" David Beckham stood on the sidelines, full of anticipation.

If you can only defend, you won't be able to convince Beckham unless he has to contribute on the offensive end.

Rodwell himself knows this, but he's patiently waiting for his chance.

In the 84th minute, England broke the ball at the back, Ashley? After a long run down the left, Kerr and Ashley on the left? Young played a beautiful combination, and the latter went down to near the baseline and nimbly escaped Mexico's defense.

But by this time, Mexico's penalty area was already full of people, and the defenders were back, Ashley? Yang knew very well that if the ball was hung in the penalty area, with the characteristics of Abang Laho, he would not be able to grab the ball at all, and at this time...... Rodwell was lagging behind, and what he saw was an orderly and rapid retreat of the entire Mexican team, with Wilshere and Milner both attacking and also thinning a large part of the defensive attention, but on the right side of the edge of the box, Mexico's defense was empty.

This is a rare opportunity! This one thought immediately crossed his mind!

Forward, decisive forward!

Rodwell was very fast, and all of a sudden he was in attack range, raising his right hand high, and then he saw Ashley? Young curled a ball down the left and landed right in front of him.

After increasing his speed and accurately judging the landing point of the ball, Rodwell picked up his right foot and pumped it towards the incoming ball!

This pump, the strength and angle are in place, and Rodwell clearly feels that there is!

The football is like a cannonball, killing a bloody path in the cracks of the people, grazing the right post into the net, and the goalkeeper standing on the left has no time to react, the ball has already been scored!

3：1！

Rodwell's eyes widened, and although he felt it, he still couldn't believe it, all the way to Ashley? It was only when the likes of Young and Wilshere came up to celebrate with him that he realized he had scored.

It was a beautiful goal, a world wave, a volley from outside the box, and arguably a crucial goal that sealed England's victory.

After the goal, Rodwell excitedly celebrated with his team-mates, especially when he saw Beckham on the sidelines, although the young England manager did not lose his temper, he was smiling, and his smile was full of praise, which made Rodwell excited.

Young players are like that, and when the mood comes up, the performance is great.

In the 89th minute, it was another long-range shot from the edge of the box that went just wide of the goal, but surprisingly, this time the England rookie used his left foot, which couldn't help but impress him.

In addition to scoring a goal with two shots, Rodwell's defensive performance in the first 15 minutes was really reassuring, and he proved that he was more than just a defensive player, which is why he is known as Curtis II.

…………………… With a 3-1 win over Mexico, England got off to a good start in the warm-up matches, which really got England fans excited.

After the game, David Beckham declined to comment on the performance of his players in his post-match press conference, saying that he was happy with the team's performance, but it was only a warm-up game before the World Cup.

On the second day after playing Mexico, England immediately traveled to Accra, the capital of Ghana, to enter the final training camp before the World Cup and began intense preparations.

Almost at the same time as England, Argentina also arrived in Africa.

Interestingly, both teams are coached by former world superstars, and one thing they both have in common is that they both have strong backgrounds in the Red Rebels.

When commenting on the top 32 teams of the World Cup in South Africa in his column, Martin? Samuel once joked that England is like the European national team version of the Red Rebels, and Argentina is the South American national team version of the Red Rebels, and both teams can be seen as an extension of the Red Rebels in the national team.

At the same time, the style of the Spanish national team also has a certain Red Rebel characteristics, but it is a little regrettable that Fabregas, who has performed well in the club, has never been able to get the main position in the national team; Brazil under Dunga's tutelage, although criticized for being conservative, but under the premise of practicality, Dunga relied on Kaka, the frontcourt commander, and on the right side, Alves, a wing attacking maniac, also had the characteristics of the Red Rebels.

Germany is another team that advocates the technical and tactical style of the Red Rebels, Loew even went to Manchester to learn from him, and borrowed some things from the Red Rebels, integrated into the German national team's skills and tactics, and Ozil served as the attacking core of this set of tactics.

While the Red Rebels are leading the trend of technical and tactical style in world football, this trend has already quietly affected the World Cup, and more and more teams have begun to emphasize running without the ball, emphasizing frontcourt pressing, and emphasizing Red Rebels-style tactics.

It can be said that now the Red Rebels have become the leader of the new trend of technology and tactics in world football, and the only thing that needs to be done is to establish this trend and establish the status and role of the Red Rebels' tactical system.

And in professional football, results are everything!

…………………… After arriving in Ghana, England played two warm-up matches against Egypt and Benz.

Egypt's team is very strong, and Beckham did not arrange all the main players to play, so the performance in the warm-up game was average, England only won 1:0 in the end, and there was nothing commendable about the scene, but Rooney continued to perform well, and he became the only bright spot on the field for England.

But after this warm-up game, the England national team ushered in a three-member Red Rebels laboratory team, these three staff members were temporarily seconded by Beckham, arranged by Professor Freer himself, and the responsibility of the three of them is to help Beckham, in a dozen days, adjust the state of the players.

Against the game, England returned to the arrangement of the first warm-up game, and played the main team in the first half, Ismael scored twice, and Maika? Richards and Michael? Johnson scored one goal each to give him a 4-0 lead.

In the second half, the performance of the Benben rebounded, but under the clamp of the iron triangle of the midfield composed of Milner, Wilshere and Rodwell, the attack of the Ben was never able to form a momentum, but was created by England several chances, almost forming a goal again, especially Wilshere's hit after two consecutive dribbles in a narrow area in the penalty area, if the ball is scored, it will undoubtedly be talked about by England fans.

Although the score was still 4:0 in the end, England's performance was satisfactory in both halves, especially in the first half, which was also interpreted by the media as Beckham's main lineup to prepare for the United States on June 12.

After the warm-up matches, England headed for South Africa.

At the same time, the top 31 of the World Cup have also arrived in South Africa one after another, fans from all over the world have gathered in South Africa, and the eyes of the world's media have always been focused on South Africa, paying attention to this land that is always ignored and forgotten by them intentionally or unintentionally.

The quadrennial World Cup is finally coming off!

(To be continued)