No. 675: Starlight Glimmer!
When the players from both sides returned to the locker room after warming up, the media got the starting lists of both sides.
The list was a relief to the Spanish media and a gloom to the British press.
Spain starting line-up: goalkeeper, No. 1 Casillas; Four defenders, No. 15 Ramos, No. 3 Pique, No. 5 Puyol, No. 11 Capdevilla; Five midfielders, No. 16 Busquets, No. 14 Alonso, No. 6 Iniesta, No. 8 Xavi, No. 18 Pedro; The only striker, Villa.
The starting line-up was the same as the semi-final win over Germany, with Bosque coming up in a four-two-three-one.
England starting line-up: goalkeeper No. 22 Oakes, four defenders, No. 2 Glen Johnson, No. 15 Upson, No. 6 Terry, No. 3 Ashley Cole; Four midfielders, No. 4 Gerrard, No. 8 Frank Lampard, No. 13 Kenting, No. 11 Joe Cole; Two strikers, No. 19 Rooney and No. 21 Peter.
Compared to the semi-finals, England made changes in a number of positions, with Oakes replacing James, who had made a mistake in the previous game, John Terry returning from suspension, and Joe Cole replacing Wang Rui, who was injured.
Capello's formation is still four-four-two.
"It seems that Wang's injuries really haven't healed!"
"Even if the king plays, it is impossible to pose a threat to Spain!"
"You can't say that, the king is the hope of England, and if you talk like this, it's too damaging to England fans......"
The Spanish press was delighted and began to ridicule, and the British journalists were outraged, but they had no weapons to fight back.
The French national television commentator said: "One of the points of contention before the game is how serious Wang's injury is and whether he will be able to appear in the final.
Now that the mystery is half solved, Wang is not in the starting lineup, but that doesn't mean he won't play, because his name is on the bench.
In a way, in fact, this game is also a big competition between La Liga and the Premier League, a competition of the 'world's first league', and the players of both countries are from their own leagues.
How much will the King's absence affect England? We'll see! ”
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The atmosphere in the dressing rooms of both teams is a bit solemn and tense, and tonight will be a historic night as the winner will reach the top of the world and achieve his own crowning glory.
The loser will regret it for life!
In the England locker room, after Capello announced the starting list, the expression on Wang Rui's face was calm, he had already guessed this result, after all, he was injured, and starting was not good for the team as a whole.
The other players had different expressions, Rooney had determination in his eyes, Peter and Kenting couldn't hide a faint disappointment, and Shuangde exhaled a long breath, feeling that the burden on his shoulders was a little heavier.
'The Germans gave the Spaniards too much space to attack, they were too urbane and didn't make the most of their physical strengths. We have to learn from this, we need to make the most of our bodies, and we need to use close pressing to compress their attacking space.
Wolves have given us success in this area and we can't let them turn if we can't let them turn, and tonight we used a high press! ”
The four Wolves have pride on their faces, and it is the highest praise for the Italians to transplant the success of the Wolves team at such an important moment.
The expressions of the other players have not changed much, after all, Capello has been training for the past few days, and they have long been prepared for this.
"We're going to disrupt their rhythm with crazy pressing, not to let them play smoothly and comfortably, and once they lose their fluidity, the victory will be ours!"
After the tactical arrangement, the Italians began to boost their morale: "Warriors, in my mind you are a group of great players, a group of great men!"
Tonight is the time for us to raise our flag of pride!
Tonight is a time of great glory for us!
Tonight is the most important moment of our careers for us!
Fight, men of England! ”
Girard walked to the middle of the dressing room and held out his hand, and everyone in the dressing room gathered around and put their hands together!
Girard shouted: "England will win!" ”
"Victory!"
"Victory!"
"Victory!"
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In the Spanish dressing room, the old coach Bosque said in a deep voice: "I don't think the English can give us that much space tonight, we have to pass the ball a little bit faster and keep the football firmly under our feet."
Fluency!
It's very important that we are smooth!
Only we can play our own style, and tonight's victory will be ours! ”
Bosque's voice suddenly raised: "Children, your great night is coming, let loose your enthusiasm!" ”
"Long live Spain!"
"Spain will win!"
Pique stood up and said loudly: "Spain will win!" ”
The Spanish dressing room is in full swing!
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At 8:10 a.m., the starters of both sides walked out of the dressing room, and Beckenham stood at the door of the dressing room, hugging every England starter and sending encouragement: "Come on! ”
At this moment, the captain of the previous champions, Cannavaro, entered with the Hercules Cup and placed the trophy, which symbolizes the highest honor in the football world, on a high platform on the side of the field.
At 8:12, the players on both sides, led by the four referees, led the caddies into the court, and they were greeted by a tsunami-like cheer!
Peter looked at the Hercules Cup on the sidelines of the pitch, and his eyes couldn't hide his desire and greed.
"You are mine, you belong to England!"
Peter whispered as he passed by the Hercules Cup.
Luca, the commentator of Milan Sports Station, said loudly: "The starters of both sides came to the pitch, which means that the final of the World Cup in South Africa in 10 is about to begin, who will win the final victory and lift the Hercules Cup?
The mystery is about to leave!
Although it is a pity that Wang did not appear in the starting lineup, he is still starry on the court. The 22 players on the pitch are all familiar to the fans, and they have given us so many wonderful images in the Premier League, La Liga and even Europe over the past few years.
The stands and VIP seats were equally star-studded, and the final attracted many of the most prestigious stars, including Pele!
There are also many English football legends in the stands, Bobby Charlton, the hero who helped England win the '66 World Cup, scored a hat-trick in that final, and was the only Gioff to complete a hat-trick in the World Cup final? Hurst!
Lineker, Hirst, Keegan......
These names are all too familiar to fans all over the world.
Spain is not far behind, Hierro, Raul ......
Members of the royal families of the two countries also came to cheer for their teams, on the British side, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, Prince Harry, and on the Spanish side, Queen Sofia, Felipe **** and Princess Leticia.
The final big show of the World Cup in South Africa is about to take place!
The feast of fans all over the world is in full swing! (To be continued.) )