I'm a striker

Chapter 645 The combination of double virtues makes the world invincible

Brazil, Mineiro Arena.

The expressions of the England fans in the stands were already dull.

Also sluggish were the Italian fans in another venue.

Sure enough, the team will definitely fight for any theoretical possibility to qualify...

Ha ha.

England trailed Costa Rica [-]-[-] and Italy trailed Uruguay [-]-[-].

If the Englishman wants to qualify, he must score four goals in the next 27 minutes.

It is even more difficult for the Italians to qualify, that is, Costa Rica must maintain the current score, and at the same time they must score five goals to beat Uruguay by two goals...

Anyway, Roberto Baggio has given up any hope.

Gianletti, the commentator of Sky TV in Italy, is also urging the Italian fans to turn off the TV and go to rest.

"Stephen." On the pitch, England got a set-piece and Lampard walked towards Gerrard.

"Are you going to take the penalty? Man." Gerrard glanced at Lampard.

Lampard shook his head, he patted Gerrard on the shoulder, "This is my last national team game."

After finishing speaking, Lampard smiled, "It's strange to say that, in fact, the relationship between the two of us can't be said to be bad in private, but we can't always form a synergy together."

Gerrard was a little silent. The relationship between him and Lampard must not be considered bad. In fact, the England team is considered to be a team with relatively few infighting. Because the team is open, everyone in the team has a good relationship.

In addition to the scandal of Terry and Bridge, Lampard and Gerrard themselves do not understand why there is no tacit understanding between the two of them.

In fact, the reason is really simple...

Are the styles too similar?

Maybe it used to be.

But now, Gerrard has retreated a lot.

"Man, will it be difficult to kick the midfielder alone?" Lampard glanced at Gerrard.

Gerrard understands Lampard's thoughts. What England lacks now is a striker, and Lampard scored a lot of goals at Chelsea because of his erratic position...

In fact, to put it bluntly, Mourinho used Lampard as a second striker at that time.

"You see, in fact, we still have a tacit understanding." Gerrard waved his hand, and Lampard stopped talking.

On the field, England's personnel changes did not attract too many people's attention.

But in the Chinese team's hotel, Song Rentou's eyes lit up.

"Costa Rica can't be happy too early." Song Rentou raised the corner of his mouth slightly.

Gerrard and Lampard, the problem that the combination of two virtues cannot be greater than one plus one is probably due to the fact that their abilities are too strong!
But that was the peak period.

With the increase of age, Gerrard and Lampard's positions are retreating.

But in fact, it is very simple to integrate the two of them together, that is, one in front and one in back.

However, in the luxurious England national team, this cannot be done.

Because Lampard and Gerrard are missing one player, England is equivalent to losing one midfielder. When facing a high-level team, a single midfielder is very courting.

Erickson discovered Hargreaves at that time.

It's just a pity that Hargreaves has too many injuries, otherwise he will definitely become the bridge that can connect the double virtue combination.

"Double virtues have a common weakness, and that is speed! They lack the ability to disrupt the situation, and more often, they solve problems. But this problem does not exist now..." Song Ren revealed a smile.

Because England is going to attack hard!

Sterling, Walcott, Rooney, and Sturridge all have strong individual abilities!

It can only be said that the England team has too many players of the same type, and it has not formed an effective complementarity!
Of course, this is also to blame for the FA's model of training players.

At the Mineiro Arena, the English launched their final counterattack.

However, the time of the game will not stop!
Rooney obviously noticed the position change between Gerrard and Lampard, Lu Xiaopang didn't say anything, and retreated back to the position of the midfielder!

"Rooney, I've really grown up." Song Ren smiled, because he saw the bridge connecting the two virtues!

Wayne Rooney!

There is finally a bridge of communication between Gerrard and Lampard!
With 15 minutes left in the game, the Englishman finally played decent football!
Gerrard's scheduling, Rooney's connection, Lampard's ability to capture fighters on the periphery!

Costa Rica's impenetrable defense finally revealed a gap!

Frank Lampard pulled one back for England in the No. 709 minute of the second half.

Both Gary Lineker and Martinshall thought it was a face-saving goal.

But after 3 minutes, the England team played the same attack as the Spaniard!

Chambers passed the ball to Baines after chamfering in the backcourt. The Everton left gate dribbled the ball back and then passed back to Stephen Gerrard.

Gerrard knocked the ball across to Rooney who came over to respond. Rooney pushed forward and distributed the ball to Sterling. This fast horse from Anfield cut all the way into the penalty area and then hit the middle!
In the middle of the penalty area, Frank Lampard's running position was just like what he did back then. He lit up the Three Lions' frontcourt offense!

His heel pass, not for Sturridge.

Because he knew that there must be a player there.

Steph Gerrard's from behind!
Frank Lampard's heel seemed to have magical powers, and he found Stephen Gerrard accurately!

Once upon a time, people have forgotten Liverpool's immortal team spirit!

He was dubbed the Passback Jay by Liverpool's own fans and hostile ones alike.

But who else remembers who led Liverpool to fight back tenaciously on the night of Istanbul that year.

And who still remembers Lampard's siege for Chelsea again and again, and who still remembers the dreams of the old boys in the Champions League in [-]...

The young people led a storm of superstars in world football.

However, veterans should also have their own dignity!
When you chewed potato chips, drank Coke, and tapped the keyboard to humiliate these veterans, how did you remember those glorious years!
At this moment, the entire British Isles shed tears.

The combination of double virtues finally showed the ability they should have when they teamed up for the World Cup for the last time!

Gerrard rewrites the score to two to two for England! !

Although England has to score at least two goals to qualify for the group, it is no longer important to England fans!

Gerrard and Lampard's fists collided.

People have been waiting for this moment for ten years...

An England fan hoists the St George's Cross at the Arena Mineiro.

Every Brit knows what that means!
In the VIP box, David Beckham, the legend of England, has also stood up. His three sons are all cheering for England.

"We need a big gamble now!!" Sky TV's Gary Lineker said.

And just 4 minutes after Gerrard's goal, the English put their third chip on the table!

The little tiger Walcott broke through the penalty area and was pulled down by a Costa Rican player!
England get a penalty! !
The entire British Isles seemed to see the dawn of a miracle.

England's first penalty, Stephen Gerrard, went for twelve yards.

But when Gerrard put the ball away, he walked outside the penalty area.

All the England fans couldn't hold back their tears again as Steven Gerrard and Lampard fist bumped again.

"Man, the pressure is on you." Gerrard looked at Lampard and said.

Lampard nodded.

Someone once said that the English are not good at taking penalties.

No one knows why Gerrard conceded the penalty to Lampard.

But years later, people understood, because Gerrard's right leg was close to cramp.

And if Lampard, who came off the bench in the second half, came to take the penalty, he would have a greater chance.

With Lampard achieving overnight, the England team reversed the game [-]-[-]!
But they are still one goal away from qualifying!

When Frank Lampard ran directly into the goal after kicking the penalty, picked up the ball, and ran back to the center circle, the coach and players of Costa Rica reacted impressively. In a good situation, they will be reversed and eliminated by England! !
All England fans are on their feet.

Will a miracle come?
The whole game has entered stoppage time, but the moment to let the British Isles carnival has arrived!

Steven Gerrard dragged his cramp right leg to see Lampard's movement upfield.

A magnificent long pass.

A one-of-a-kind move.

Lampard chest stop!
Three Costa Rican players rushed forward.

Yet they overlooked one person.

That is the bridge connecting Lampard and Gerrard, Wayne Rooney who has been honed and matured at Old Trafford!
The Rooney who no longer wants to play center forward willfully, but can play in various positions.

His third goal in three games.

But it is the most precious goal! !

The English Jedi reversed!

Four to two, they reversed Costa Rica! !
"God!!" Gary Lineker was so excited that he couldn't help himself.

And all England fans can no longer describe their excitement at this moment in words!
The first combination of Gerrard and Lampard in the history of the national team helped the England team complete the reversal!

Jedi reversal!

Costa Rica would never have dreamed that they would make a big mistake when they would advance to the round of 1 with only [-] minutes left...

The England team suddenly went from being eliminated to being the first in this group!And Costa Rica is going to be out because of its laxity?

This is the changing situation!
This is the magic of football!

The veteran is not dead!

When Lampard and Gerrard hugged tightly at the end of the game, the entire Mineiro Stadium burst into applause.

This moment belongs to double virtue, this moment, God bless England.

"This plot...is too ups and downs!" Liu Binbin breathed a sigh of relief. For some reason, this soul-stirring reversal made all the Chinese players feel the blood erupting in their chests.

"Costa Rica is still too lax! So, don't give up if things are not absolute!" Song Rentou sighed.

Because he appreciates the Costa Rican team football.

Just a little bit regretful!
On another field, Uruguay beat Italy [-]-[-] and qualified with England!

On the scorer list, Mad Dog Suarez also entered the first group with five goals!

(End of this chapter)