Chapter 12 Schilling and Sullivan Part 1
Although Chu Zhongtian really likes the feeling of training, he can't enjoy this feeling every day. Because most of the players still have daily work, they can only train with the team at most two days a week.
It is said that there are still many people in the club who are still running around for the year's stadium rental fee next season, and Emily is among them as a volunteer.
When he was not training, Chu Zhongtian took advantage of the opportunity to assign orders to Mike China to exercise his physical fitness. In the past, he only carried a bag full of orders, but now he stuffed four bottles of mineral water into this backpack to do weight-bearing exercises.
Although he had experienced some unpleasant things and twists and turns before, Chu Zhongtian liked his current life very much. He had three jobs that could steadily bring him income and afford rent, including studying and playing football. In addition, he also met a new British girl with a beautiful and lovely personality.
Yang Yang has returned to China, and now he is the only one left in the apartment. Apart from going back to sleep, he basically doesn't stay there for too long.
Except for the recent World Cup opening, which has made him a little busy, everything is really good.
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The Duns bar was crowded with people, and some people kept rushing in from outside, asking for a beer, finding a corner to stand, and staring at the TV. This morning, 9:30 was England's first match at this World Cup, and their opponent was Sweden, an old enemy.
The grudge between Sweden and England is not as stunning as the earth-shaking between England and Germany, but it is a bit funny. Because the English team, which is known as the first-class in Europe, has not defeated the Swedish team, which is said to be the second-class in Europe for 34 years. Neither the English nor the Swedish people can give this reason.
Therefore, in the competition, the match between England and Sweden will definitely attract people's attention.
"Two pints of dark beer." A voice sounded in front of Chu Zhongtian. But when Chu Zhongtian raised his head, the man suddenly pointed at him and said in surprise: "Hey, I know you!"
Chu Zhongtian found that there were two people in front of the bar, a person on the left was pointing at him, and the person on the right also called out: "Chu!"
Before Chu Zhongtian could react, the two of them came to him and introduced themselves.
"My name is Joe Sheerin." The man on the left pointed to his companion standing next to him and said, "This is Andy Sullivan. We are teammates!"
After hearing what they said, Chu Zhongtian felt that the two people in front of him looked familiar... and listened to the names they reported, and he had actually seen them on the list of sixty-six people that day.
"I really didn't expect you to work here." Qiao Xilin was obviously a very enthusiastic person, and Andy Sullivan, who was standing next to him, was a little shy. In addition to saying hello, he just smiled in front of Chu Zhongtian's eyes.
"We just find a place to watch the game... Ha, it's great to meet teammates! I thought of what head coach Mr. Eames said. Haha!"
They refer to the sentence "If you don't play for a season in the future, you won't know that your neighbor is your teammate at AFC Wimbledon."
Chu Zhongtian was also surprised and happy to meet his teammates of a team. In fact, he is also a young man who likes to make friends. As long as he doesn't meet Russell and Borger here, he will be happy to meet other teammates. He put two glasses of dark beer in front of them: "I'll treat you to you, I wish you a happy view of the football."
Joe Shilin and Andy Sullivan were very happy. There was no better way to get the favor of a British person in the bar than to invite them to drink. Compared to other actions and words that express intimacy, drinking alcohol will not arouse the disgust of the British.
"You are such a good person, Chu! I don't understand why Russell and the others don't like you." Xilin took the beer and said happily.
"I don't know either." Chu Zhongtian shrugged. "Maybe because I'm Chinese?"
"I have contacted some Chinese people. They are very honest and don't look like bad people. So do you." Xilin took Chu Zhongtian's perfunctory words seriously, and he said to Chu Zhongtian very seriously.
"Thank you." Chu Zhongtian laughed when he saw him like this. This person is so interesting.
"David!" A shout suddenly sounded in the bar interrupting the conversation between the three of them.
Shilin and Sullivan turned their heads to look at the TV. They saw Beckham's Moshy's dry head at a glance on the screen.
Before this Cup, Beckham was injured in the metatarsal bone by Argentine defender Dusher in the Champions League. This tackle made the hearts of all Englanders, and also made Dusher famous with one tackle, becoming a sinner and public enemy. Doctors have always said that Beckham may not be able to catch up with the World Cup, and even if he can play in the World Cup, he will not be able to play in the three games of the group stage. Even if he can play in the group stage, he will definitely not be able to play England's first game. As a result, he is now in the warm-up lineup, what does this mean?
"We have already got the starting list for this game. David Beckham is sure to appear on the starting list, and he is still our captain..."
"yes! Captain!" Everyone in the bar clenched their fists and shouted. "Fuck those Swedish idiots to death!"
Xilin was among them, but Sullivan, who was shy, didn't do that. He just clenched his fists and did not swear.
In fact, just four years ago, Beckham was still a public enemy. However, in the last qualifier of this World Cup, England's home game against Greece, suddenly made this man who was more diligent in changing hairstyles than changing clothes become a national hero, from a human to a god.
At that time, Chu Zhongtian watched the game in the same place as today, and the bar was full of people as today. The moment Beckham scored that free kick at the last moment, the whole game was boiling, countless beers were spilled into the air, and some fell on him, but he didn't care. He became very excited due to the atmosphere on the scene. Although he was never a fan of Beckham and England, this was the charm of football. He listened to the cheers that opened the roof of the bar and felt the tremor in the stands of the Old Trafford Stadium, and his heart rippled.
At that time, he suddenly wanted to stand on such a stage one day and shine.
After the game started, the sounds in the bar gradually disappeared, and finally the commentary on TV could be heard. Everyone was raising their heads to watch the game with all their attention, and no one cared about the beer in the cup.
England took advantage of a corner kick in the 23rd minute of the first half, and Beckham took the corner kick, and then centre-back Saul Campbell pushed the ball into it and led Sweden with one goal.
After seeing the goal appear, a huge cheer burst out from the bar.
"Long live, England!"
"Ahhh! I knew there was a chance this ball!"
"Beckham's ball was so accurate! Campbell just needed to jump up and block it with his head, and the ball went in!"
"Go to die, Sweden! Haha!"
"Forward, England! Forward, the Three Lions Legion!" Someone sang a loud song. Only at this time would everyone raise their glasses to each other and drink a very pleasant sip of the beer that had been neglected for a long time.
After England led, everyone's excitement quickly settled down. As time went by, some people began to feel worried. Because it was too unsafe to lead by one goal, and Sweden was their old enemy. Although they verbally said that Sweden was not the same team as this "strongest England in history" at all, they felt irresistible nervousness in their hearts, fearing that Sweden would score.
Every time England's offense returns without success, a huge sigh sounds in the bar, and then someone complains that Erikson is conservative and should be more aggressive and bold, and strive to lead two goals in the first half. These spectators have turned into head coaches and made suggestions for England on the court.
Seeing them like this, Chu Zhongtian's attention shifted from the game to other places.
I wonder what the Chinese team will look like when the game is played? Are there any scenes like today in front of countless TVs? Everyone gathers together to watch the premiere of their national team in the World Cup. After ninety minutes, do you laugh or cry? He expects that the Chinese team will not have a good performance in this World Cup, and it is difficult to qualify in the group, because Brazil and Turkey are both strong teams. But at the same time, he has some expectations - even if it is good to score a goal, he still hopes that his country's football will be good...
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PS, the first update is here~~~
Xilin and Sullivan are the first pair of friends Chu Zhongtian met in the team, and will be of great help to Chu Zhongtian in the future~~
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Chapter completed!