i am beckham

Chapter 362 23 Lions

Back in the locker room, the England players, who don't have to worry about the media and don't care about outside interference, burst into tears.

Even through the door, the voice from the locker room can be heard.

Completely releasing his emotions, Beckham supported the seat of the locker with his hands and looked up at the white roof.

Four days ago, he saw the bright and clean, and after four days, only paleness remained.

I didn't expect the first World Cup to end like this
The short 20-day schedule is still vivid in my mind.

His World Cup journey started on the bench and has a high probability of ending on the bench.

He watched the team easily beat Tunisia, and watched his teammates score 45 goals in just 3 minutes by Romania, until it was his turn to play.

It reminded him of the season in which his real career began, with Aston Villa leading Manchester United 30-3 in 0 minutes.

Both journeys started from 0 to 3, and then started from losing.

He feels that his career has nothing to do with a smooth journey. If Phil performed well in that game, he may be a bystander of the season.

After witnessing the European Cup on the bench, he ushered in the popular Poboski in his place, and it was another difficult season.

But Manchester United's success has not given him a smooth wind in the England team, and he knows what it means to play when they are 0-3 down.

If it weren't for England's loss to Romania, he might never have played in this cup.

Beckham thinks back on every game he has experienced, and he feels that he has done everything he can.

It's a pity, but it couldn't be better.

Football games are like this, all opportunities happen in an instant, and if you miss it, you will never get it back.

Not far from him, Gary Neville was still sobbing. This guy cried once on the court, and cried intermittently twice when he came back. He was really juicy.
Beckham looked not far away, Adams' eyes were red, and his expression was not so much regret as farewell.

Four years later, at the age of 36, he couldn't handle the intensity of the World Cup anyway.

This is his first World Cup journey and his last.

Shearer leaned against the locker, staring blankly at the roof.

He once said that this will be his best season, and he does not expect to be able to carry the team forward at the age of 32.

After everyone's emotions calmed down, Keegan said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I didn't do well enough. I should apologize to everyone no matter what."

The locker room was still silent, and no one responded to him.

Neil Bright also tried to encourage the team, but after all, he was just a visitor to the England team, so naturally he would not get a response.

Today is a sad day, the bosses did not stand up to encourage the team.

For young people like Beckham, this game is both a winter of disappointment and a spring of hope.

They can still look forward to the World Cup four years later, or even eight years later, and the best times of Adams, Shearer and Ince have stayed here.

Why do they encourage others to continue working hard in a future that is not theirs, they have no such obligation.

The England team adjusted their mood and returned to the hotel soon. At this time, the pervasive media made everyone feel tired.

It is impossible for journalists to empathize. Their job is to try their best to get first-hand information about England's loss.

After a hasty meal, everyone returned to their respective rooms.

Beckham saw Keegan's speech at the press conference on TV: "Today is the coach between the two best teams in the world. Both England and Brazil have played their own level."

"How do you look at defeat? No, we didn't fail, this is the best England team I've seen in 20 years and it's been an honor to work with them."

"Gary made a mistake? I don't think so. The responsibility for losing should not be attributed to a certain person. I know you like to choose a sinner when you lose. But I don't think Gary's mistakes are so unforgivable. He is a good player and a great guy."

"Gary was really nervous, everyone who took the penalty was nervous. But he was brave, just a little bit unlucky."

"David's private life? Hehe, this England team had no private life during the World Cup. David is a very dedicated player, he is already one of the best players in the world."

"This is a story of 11 lions fighting bravely."

Then the screen switched to Zagallo. The Brazilian coach spoke highly of England's performance: "England is a respectable opponent. The game determines the winner, but there are no losers today."

Seeing this, Gary Neville almost cried again, but he still tried his best to hold back his tears.

It took him a moment to say, "I hate my ordinaryness."

Beckham was amused by his self-deprecating words: "You are not ordinary, it's just not obvious enough."

Gary Neville: "...Is that consolation?"

Beckham: "You guess."

Beautiful, this guy's recovery speed is really amazing.

Beckham won't accept anyone but Gary's ability to recover from setbacks.

Just for this, he is not an ordinary person.

After the chatterbox opened, the two chatted about their childhood.

Unlike Beckham, who used his golden right leg to dominate a five-kilometer radius since he was 6 years old, Gary Neville has been his younger brother's head since he was a child. He can only be as good as Phil's if he puts in a few times more hard work.

It has to be said that Phil was very talented before he entered the first team.

If he had withstood the game two years ago, maybe Beckham would not have anything to do now.

Unfortunately, the younger brother is still the younger brother.

The two watched the match between the French team and the Croatian team. The protagonist of this game was Thuram.

The French right-back first "fired" in defense and was scored by Suker for his 5th goal in the World Cup.

Since entering the knockout round, the French forwards have not passed half a goal. They rely on the midfielders to reach the final, which can be regarded as a scene in the world.

The World Cup final match is out, and the hosts France will face defending champions Brazil at the Stade de France.

It was a victory for all French footballers, who managed to avoid Brazil in the draw and then meet up in the final.

This is the result most wanted by fans all over the world.

It is conceivable that in four days, fans all over the world will sit in front of the TV and watch the French team and the Brazilian team compete for the world championship.

Seeing this, Gary Neville could only sigh: "It seems that they defeated France in the final, and by the way, those French people were pissed off."

The next day, the whole team rested.

On the third day, the England team held a tactical preparation meeting, and everyone was still in a slump.

So Hoddle, the old hooligan, said: "Since everyone's willingness to play is not strong, it is better to play the three or four finals with all substitutes. This can not only give some compensation to the substitute players, but also compete for No.3 with a better state."

His words aroused strong repercussions in the conference room. The power of this sentence should not be too great, and it directly divided the England team into two groups.

Hearing his words, the substitute players were really moved.

Not everyone feels a sense of accomplishment as part of the England squad, such as those who didn't play.

You must know that these people also have thighs in the club. They have been with the England team for more than 20 days. They didn't play a few minutes in the game, leaving only embarrassment.

How much does England's reaching the semi-finals matter to them?
As a player who did not play, their role may not be as good as the equipment manager. They at least provide equipment and wash clothes every game.

where are they?I came to France to eat and drink for more than 20 days, and cheered for the main players on the field for more than 20 days. I am really embarrassed to go out and brag.

If you can participate in this competition, you will have material to brag about in the future!

But if they don't even have a chance to play, the World Cup actually has little to do with them, and they will be ashamed to talk about the experience of this year in the future.

These bosses with a weekly salary of tens of thousands are absolutely sure that they are not willing to be training partners, wouldn't it be nice to lie on the beach and hook up with girls?Why waste your time here.

It is no problem for the main players to play and win, but in this state, it is better to let the substitutes lose to Croatia.

Hoddle once again showed the disastrous demeanor of the locker room, and made changes in the locker room again at the last moment.

As soon as his words fell, Beckham immediately stated in front of the team: "The World Cup is not over yet, and all of us will fight for victory."

He was not interested in the third and fourth finals. In his opinion, the World Cup is over.

As a result, he was first taught by Old John and then warned by Ferguson on the phone.

The words of these two people seem to have communicated in advance: "I advise you to play hard, no one knows what will happen in the future, maybe this will be the best result of the England team in the next 20 years.

Play well and don't regret it when you are old.

If you want to go further, you must start working hard now. "

Beckham listened, and he decided to fight again for No.3, which is a title anyway.

Hoddle still wanted to be weird, but this time he still failed, and Ince broke out again: "Give up your dirty thoughts, even if we lose to Croatia, you can't hide those shitty things you did. After the game is over, I will make your things public.

Don't worry, we will do our best! "

The three bosses of the team once again supported Beckham, and none of them knew that they had not yet had the next World Cup.

Four years is not a short time, and no one knows what will happen in the middle.

Seeing the strong fighting will of the main players, the substitute players quickly chose their teammates.

They also have dignity. It doesn't matter if they can't play due to their strength, they are also members of the England team anyway.

If it is pity to let them play, they would rather not play.

Sorry, we have our pride and don't need handouts.

So three days later, England and Croatia stood at the Stade de France.

The English players, who had no pressure, were in high spirits and really turned into 11 lions.

In the 10th minute of the game, Owen broke into the penalty area and was dragged down by Bilic, a penalty!

Shearer did his part, still volleying vigorously, still hitting the upper left corner of the goal, and the goalkeeper still guessed that he couldn't save it.

1 to 0, the England team once again proved their determination to the world.

The game can be lost, but the morale will never lose.

Shearer raised his number of goals to 6 goals, ranking first in the scorer list.

In the 30th minute, Croatia passed the ball to Suker through cooperation, and the latter aimed at Seaman's long-range shot and hit the ball into the lower right corner of the goal.

1 to 1, he and Shearer scored 6 goals at the same time. Although the Croatian striker did not have a chance to play in Real Madrid, it does not mean that he is not good enough.

This World Cup is an opportunity for him to prove himself, and he basically did it, only short of being the top scorer and third place in the World Cup.

During the intermission, the English players gritted their teeth and wanted to get No.3, vowing to let Shearer output and restrict Suker in the audience.

Entering the second half, Robert Lee, who replaced Batty, was awesome again. He received a cross from Beckham in the penalty area and scored with a burst.

2 to 1, the morale of the England team was boosted, and Croatia fought desperately.

But they fought hard. Bilic received a second yellow card from Owen and successfully exchanged for a red diamond card to leave the field.

The leading England players collectively created chances for Shearer, and it finally paid off in the 81st minute. McManaman made a single-handed cross and helped Shearer score the seventh goal of this World Cup.

At the end of the game, the England team finally defeated Croatia 3-1 and won the World Cup No.3.

On the podium, Adams and Seaman laughed happily.In their words, this life is not in vain.

At the suggestion of everyone, the England team took a family photo with the award plate.

In the photo, Hoddle stands in the corner only to be excluded from the frame by the cameraman.Neil Bright and Keegan were accepted by the players and truly became part of the England team.

This is the end of England's World Cup journey. They told the world a summer fairy tale, and the name of the fairy tale is "23 Lions".

At the end of the game, the England team returned immediately.

Beckham lay on the sofa and watched the unsolved finals. After the game started, the Brazilian players were full of thoughts. Ronaldo's league was pale, as if he was asked 17 times by Suzanne yesterday.

Martin Taylor casually uttered the strange news that the Brazilian team did not participate in the warm-up at all.

The attitude of the defending champion towards the final is not even as good as that of an English primary school student.

After the start of the game, Ronaldo was weak in his legs and was easily restricted by the French team.

Zidane sealed the victory for the French team with two consecutive headers. The Brazilian team wanted to counterattack and was scored by the French team before the end.

When the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, Beckham immediately switched channels to watch soap operas.

I didn't expect the Brazilian team to be so good that they couldn't even beat France.
If it weren't for Hoddle's crap stick, the England team met the French team in the semi-finals, and maybe it would be a two-star England now.

It's a pity, it's a pity that I helped the French after being busy for a long time.

Thinking of this, Beckham is going to show up on the beach with Sophie Masso, to piss off those Frenchmen.

Then start a new journey.

(End of this chapter)