The Young Lion

The dust of the Korea-Japan World Cup group draw was settled, and some anecdotes occurred during the ceremony. For example, Platini laughed because he guessed the result of the draw.

The World Cup is still half a year away, but the storm is already brewing.

Several were happy and some were sad. Japanese coach Trusier was very satisfied with the result of the grouping, but the South Korean media lamented.

"Seoul Sports" reported after the draw result: South Korea's top 16 dream hit the rock!

South Koreans believe that there are two European teams in the same group, Portugal and Poland, and the United States, South Korea's hopes of entering the top 16 are very slim.

European teams can say that except for England and Sweden, the teams of other teams do not see the danger of life and death on paper strength. The strong teams are generally satisfied with the result of the draw.

And Brazil like China, Costa Rica, Turkey, and Brazil are very cautious. In countries outside the East, China has always given people a sense of mystery.

The Brazilians were very cautious and began investigating the team’s opponents, the Chinese team, to study Chinese football. “French Football” also had to introduce the new World Cup Chinese team in the news report.

At the end of the year, the Brazilian and French media have introduced the current status of Chinese football to the world football. This is also the first time in the history of Chinese football that it has been treated as a front-page headline in the authoritative media of football powers, but its core content However, it was full of negative reports such as management confusion, shady, fake ball, etc. The mysterious veil of the Chinese team was unveiled. Afterwards, the Brazilian media made a big fuss afterwards, turning the ridicule of Chinese football into a peachy article as a follow-up, focusing on speculation. Ambiguity between Milu and a Chinese female journalist who doesn't understand football at all.

To say which country has the greatest impact on the result of the draw, there is no doubt that it is England!

"The Sun": Why is Argentina again!

The report mentioned the red card of Beckham in the last World Cup Anglo-Afghan war, and the hand of God in Maradona in 1986.

BBC: England encountered a big hit Argentina!

"Mirror": England and Argentina relive old hatred!

"Times": England must score 5 points!

The Guardian: Ah, God, this is the most difficult group!

Fleet Street almost unanimously believes that the war between England and Argentina is the most difficult battle. At the same time, the 33-year defeat of Sweden also makes everyone feel unpredictable. There is also a possibility that the mysterious division Super Eagle Nigeria may disrupt it.

Only the "Daily Mail" used a half-ridiculous context, with Aldridge's stunned emoji photos taken by reporters outside the training base to report the result of the lottery: The death team made the three lions legion desperate!

The longer he stays in the UK, the more he can feel the complexity of the country’s culture.

He was an old enemy with Germany, and he fought in World War II.

He is also a long-time enemy with Argentina, and the battle of the island bullied others.

England Whenever playing the World Cup, the group stage does not seem to draw a past war opponent seems unlikely.

As the coach of the national team, Aldridge must make a formal external speech after the draw result, not only for public relations needs, but also to inject mental stimulants into the national team.

BBC senior football reporter Jennings has established a relatively harmonious working relationship with Aldridge in the past two years. Last year's interview was also hosted by Jennings.

Before leaving Old Trafford, Aldridge was preparing to be interviewed in the office. As the national team coach, the office had to be reorganized. At least too many Millwall elements had a background that was not in compliance, otherwise the interview was broadcast. There is something nonsense.

After the background was finished, Aldridge and Jennings sat opposite each other.

After the opening remarks, Jennings went straight to the subject.

"World Cup lottery ceremony, I heard you watched live TV, right?"

"Yes."

"Talk about this picture first."

Jennings took a close-up photo of Aldridge's dumbfounded expression outside the training base and showed it to Aldridge.

Aldridge laughed dumbly and shook his head. "I was a little surprised at the time, but not because of the draw, but someone told me that England hasn't beaten Sweden in 33 years."

"Does it scare you?"

"Of course not. On the first day of my coaching, I knew that the club I was leading was a team that had not won any championship in a hundred years."

Jennings immediately understood the meaning of Aldrich's words.

History has nothing to fear.

In the future, waiting for contemporary people to create.

Jennings put down the photo and said: "England and Argentina are divided into the same group. From the public opinion, people think that this is the next sign. What is your opinion?"

Aldridge took a deep breath and then smiled.

"Some games will be beyond the meaning of football, such as the Spanish derby, England and Argentina, the same is true, if we lose to Argentina, even if we eventually qualify from the group, I think English fans will still not be happy ."

"Are you saying that this focus war will bring tremendous pressure? England has bad luck, and the group stage encountered Argentina and was divided into the death group. The prospect looks worrying."

"No, no, I just expounded my views on the game itself, but for the same group as Argentina, I think this is a normal thing. I, and all the members of the national team, should be peaceful. Mentality to face the draw result."

"Why? Isn't Argentina going to cause us trouble? Or, do you think England has absolute power over Argentina?"

Aldrich still shook his head and said: "The game was not played, the outcome cannot be arbitrarily concluded. In terms of strength, Argentina has a new coach after 98 years. Argentina led by Bielsa looks unstoppable in South America. They are very strong. Naturally, it will be a big hit for next year’s World Cup, but what about England? We must first understand that our players, our fans, must ask ourselves: What does England do at the World Cup? What kind of pursuit do we have? What kind of hope do we want? result?"

Jennings thought thoughtfully: "We certainly hope that England can win the World Cup, but..."

"But we are always disappointing, so we may not even think about it now. There is a fluke in public opinion, which confuses me. If a team goes from the group stage to the final, it will play a total of 7. Games, 3 group games, 16 rounds, 8 rounds, 4 rounds, the championship finals, if we want England to win the championship and hope that England will go further, then you can't avoid playing against the strong teams and winning the top teams Fight, today I have read all the newspapers published by major media, most of the voices are declining England, if so, what are we going to do at the World Cup? Anyway, when we meet a strong team, we seem to be defeated, then we still play What? What do the players fight for? My head coach simply went on vacation."

Jennings nodded: "You mean England can't be timid first, right?"

Aldridge’s expression became serious, and he said in a deep voice: “We have worked hard to get the top spot from the qualifiers, and the goal is aimed at the World Cup. First of all, there must be consciousness, we are not traveling, we are not going Try your luck to avoid a strong team! We are trying our best to play 100%, 200% of the fighting power to win the honor! Secondly, no matter what our strength is, we must have the faith to defeat our opponents! The World Cup is not a league , Not to tie the stage where one day can continue, if we don’t have the faith to win, then our efforts will also be constrained by ourselves. Finally, there are 3 group matches in the death group. If you can’t qualify, then you will go home after playing three games. In such a situation, fighting against the strong team early is our decisive battle. If you fight again, it will only be 7 games. The team’s thinking must be unified. From the minute to the end of the minute, do your best."

In these words, Aldridge not only told every player of the England national team through interviews, but also told fans, the media, and, himself!

There is still half a year to start the World Cup. There is no time for you to be pessimistic, lamenting, and calculating. There is only one thing to do and face it with confidence!

Jennings was also infected by Aldridge's words.

The previous England coaches basically faced the World Cup with a cautious attitude. Few Aldridge inspire the team and inspire the public.

It is no exaggeration to say that the result of the World Cup group draw has made England football in a haze. From players to fans, from the FA to Fleet Street, there is a feeling of going to the World Cup to watch England die.

Jennings became more relaxed and asked, "What do you think of Sweden? This is an opponent we haven't beaten in 33 years."

Aldridge chuckled: "It is still the same sentence, the game is not played, the outcome can not be concluded. At least I don’t think this is a panic opponent, people will say that England has not beaten Sweden in 33 years, but if England In a group with France? People will say that because France has not beaten England in the past 40 years, will England definitely be undefeated against France? Don’t joke, in the past two competitions, France have been champions and the cards Or is England at a disadvantage, just as England meets Ireland, and we haven’t beaten Ireland in more than a decade, is it possible that England’s odds will be lower than Ireland? Haha, Sweden has great strength, but England should not be defeated for 33 years. Affected, on the contrary, this should give us a stronger motivation to rewrite history and bury that unbearable history completely."

Jennings laughed, and felt that the ratings of this special interview broadcast today must be extremely high.

Argentina, Sweden, the strongest opponents in the two groups, the panic in people's hearts is not worth mentioning in Aldridge's mouth, but Aldridge is not blind to ignore his opponents, his words are very convincing and contagious The power is very exciting.

"Nigeria? We beat them in a friendly match in 1996, and the score was 1:0."

"It doesn’t make sense to talk about history. The opponents that have been defeated in the past may be able to complete revenge tomorrow. For African teams, we must be vigilant. We must be stronger than European teams, but African teams have their own characteristics and physical qualities. The advantage is very obvious. Another point is that their fighting desire will be very strong. The World Cup is a big stage for many unknown players in Europe to become famous. It is also a place where they enhance their influence and bring honor and attention to the motherland. Spirit The motivation in the will will directly affect the game."

Next, Aldridge talked about the results of the group draw for other teams, as well as the prospects for the World Cup's popular teams. In this regard, his words are diplomatic.

For example, he will still say that France, Spain, Portugal and other teams are the most popular teams to win the championship. After all, if he said that France would play home after the group stage, this is absolutely unbelievable. If he is said, I am afraid that people He will not be worshipped more, but will cause controversy and fear. After all, the French hard power is no problem, but when the World Cup arrives, the core Zidane was accidentally injured, and the state of the fire line is not guaranteed.