Chapter 47 New attempt

Looking at a group of assistants, Hodgson pressed the cigarette in his hand into the ashtray: "Everyone knows that Frank and Steven are the banner of our team. Their fighting spirit and personal ability determine that they must play, but I hope everyone can give an opinion on the other two candidates."

Stewart Pierce thought for a while and said, "Roy, when Fabio coached the team, we were all used to using two players with strong wing attack capabilities. Frank and Steven have strong comprehensive abilities, but their ability to strike forward is not very strong, and they are not capable of sending key passes. When the game reaches a deadlock, we usually tear open the opponent's defense through crosses from the wing. This is also the team's current style of play, so... I think it's better to use this routine, after all, it's familiar to the players."

With Stewart Pierce taking the lead, others expressed their approval. Although Capello's tactics were a little more conservative, his team-leading performance was actually quite good. However, he failed to really mobilize the stars of England and failed to allow everyone to play the greatest role.

"Haha, do you all think so?"

Hodgson laughed and sighed after seeing his assistants nodding slightly: "Oh, it seems that Fabio Capello really brainwashed the England team with his Italian-style conservative football. Even you think so, it really disappoints me!"

ah!?

Stewart Pierce and the coaches were stunned. Hodgson's words shocked them because they felt what they meant. Could it be... Hodgson is going to use the short two months before the European Cup to reform the team?

Pierce and the others have never doubted Hodgson's coaching ability and level. After all, this old coach has proved his ability many times. With his reputation in English football, he can also shock those stars more, and the tactics he arranged should be easier to be executed.

But... is time too tight!?

Hodgson laughed and said, "Guys, the key to being appointed by the FA this time is that I have proposed a plan to carry out tactical reforms to England!"

ah!?

Everyone opened their mouths wide. Hodgson actually rebuilds the England team as soon as he takes office!

"But...hehe, you're right. The European Cup is coming soon. It's unrealistic for us to carry out thorough tactical reforms now, but we can promote the progress of player replacement! This time in the European Cup, the FA has set a goal for us to qualify in the group, so I will try my best to activate new players this time!"

Well!

After hearing this, Stewart Pierce felt a little moved, and he suddenly felt that his national Olympic team should have no chance to recruit the two boys from Leeds United again.

Sure enough, Hodgson then said: "Frank, Steven, Barry, Hargreaves and the others are over 30 years old. Two years later, even Steven is already 34 years old, and Frank is even 36 years old. At that time, we can no longer count on them in the Brazil World Cup, so... Since we must promote the process of rejuvenating, then start with this European Cup! Tomorrow's game, I will use Zach Thompson, Jonny Hausen, Frank, and Steven to form a new midfield combination, and there will be some adjustments in tactics. I will explain it to them tomorrow morning. Okay, the meeting will be over!"

After Hodgson said "After a break", he stood up and walked out of the conference room, leaving Pierce and others looking at each other.

Before this, Stuart Pierce, the assistant who had contacted Hodgson the most, did not get any news. It was incredible that the FA was able to make such a great determination to advance the youthfulness of England, but now it happened. Hodgson actually put Zach Thompson and Jonny Hausen, who were selected for the training roster for the first time, into the starting lineup, and said that there would be new tactical arrangements. This kind of thing has never happened before. It seems that the FA really is determined to govern the England team this time.

In fact, it is no wonder that the English Football Association has made such a great determination. Seeing that the Spanish team dominates Europe and the world, the Italians use their tactical advantages to continue to maintain the style of a strong team, and the Germans also use their ten-year youth training plan to show a new look in German football. Now they are all enjoying fruitful results. Ozil, Klos, Gotze, Thomas Muller, Badstuber, Khedira and other new stars emerge one by one. Who wouldn't be jealous after seeing it?

The English Premier League is indeed the world's No. 1 league in full swing, but this league is only exciting with the support of most foreign players. Even the existence of these foreign players has squeezed the development space of young English players, which is by no means what the FA wants to see.

Seeing Beckham, Irving, Gerald, Lampard, Terry, Ferdinand, Ashley Cole and others grow old, even the "little fat" Rooney is already twenty-six years old, but England still has no outstanding results. How could the FA, which has made a fortune in the Super League, not be in a hurry?

This time Hodgson took office, it was the important task of taking the English Football League to govern the England team and rejuvenating English football!

The next morning, Hodgson did not ask England to do any further training. Even if he practiced harshly at this time, it would not be of much help to the team. It would not be a short time to completely change the English team's tactics. It is still possible to make some fine-tuning of tactics.

After the players arrived, Hodgson began to talk about his tactical requirements...

In Hodgson's tactical arrangement, England still played in a parallel position in the 442 midfielder, but the left forward was replaced by Jonny Hausen, and on his right was Lampard, and then Wang Tiezhu. Gerald, the Liverpool flag, was actually placed in the right forward by Hodgson.

When they first saw this tactical arrangement, the players of England were stunned. Gerald could indeed play in every position in the midfield, and he could even play a guest appearance as a shadow forward, but this time he was arranged to the right forward position... What is Hodgson going to do!?

The players will have dissatisfaction and suspicion. These are all things Hodgson has long thought of, but after all, he is a 65-year-old coach. How could his wisdom be seen through by these young people?

"Steven, although your position is on the right, your range of activities is not just on the right... Look, this area is all yours!"

Hodgson turned around and drew a big oval on the tactical board, from the center circle to the right and the frontcourt on the right, almost covering a quarter of the field!

"Steven, in tonight's game, your task is to drive the team's offense, and this area will be your activity space! How about it? Steven, the task of delivering shells to the front line will be handed over to you!"

"Make sure to complete the task!"

Gerald stood up seriously and responded decisively. Although his face was calm, the captain of the "Red Army" was already full of joy. He had always shared the offense or defense of the midfield with Lampard. Both sides were handed over to Ashley Yang, Lunon and others to go to the event, but this time his range of activities was too large!

Gerald was completely liberated this time, and the changes brought to the team were absolutely upside down. Others in the England team couldn't help but start to figure out the real intention of the head coach's tactical arrangement, and they could easily discover the purpose behind Hodgson's tactical arrangement.

Offense is the basis for the team to score goals and win in the end, but defense is equally important. No matter how many goals you score, you can't win the game. After Gerald was freed from defense, the team's defense......

Everyone couldn't help but turn their eyes to Wang Tiezhu without any distinction. Everyone's eyes were filled with surprise. Could it be that... the defense of the England team was going to be handed over to this young boy!?

After understanding this, the stars of England were all frightened by their own ideas. Is this possible?

This kid nicknamed "Shake" is indeed very defensive, but he is only an 18-year-old boy after all. Not to mention any experience in the competition, this kid doesn't even have the experience in the Super League. Such a little guy... has to take on the task of protecting the team's back line!?

Wang Tiezhu's performance after joining the England team was still very good, and he also showed great potential, but this was not enough to win the trust of these stars. They believed in the "Double Deals" that had fought side by side with him for many years.

Seeing the doubts in the players' hearts, Hodgson laughed and said, "What? Are you not very relieved of Shaq? Don't worry, we just want to play a friendly match this time. It is our task to make some new tactical attempts. As for the victory or defeat of the game, it is not the burden we must consider now! Moreover, Frank, you may have to make some sacrifices in the offense in this game. Shaq is a newcomer after all, and you have to give him more help."

Lampard stood up and said, "Boss, don't worry, I won't let the Dutch bully anyone on our team!"

"Haha, OK!"

Hodgson smiled kindly: "Frank, not just 'Shake', but Jonny. When our team attacks, you have to help him. You are the big brother in the team! No problem, right?"

"no problem!"

Lampard happily agreed. As the oldest player in the England team, as a genius with an IQ of more than 150, he had completely understood Hodgson's tactical intentions, and he was also very satisfied with the old coach's arrangements. Although Gerald was liberated from defense, he would take on the offensive tasks of England's middle and right sides, but his authority and range of activities have become very free. He wants to help Wang Tiezhu defend, and also supports Jonny Hausen on the wing. He can even rush up to complete the attack by himself when he has the chance. This is simply the core that controls the team's offense!

Although Lampard's game task has become much heavier, this arrangement is exactly what the "magic lamp" with the nickname "Iron Man" wants the most!

Gerald and Lampard were both very satisfied with Hodgson's arrangement, and the England midfielder became harmonious, and even the entire team became harmonious. Everyone felt that the team's new tactical adjustment was a new direction worth trying.

However, only coaches such as Stewart Pierce understands that Hodgson's arrangement may be just an excessive. With the support of the FA, the English team that should vigorously promote the younger generation, there may not be any position in these veterans after this European Cup, but no one will say this.
Chapter completed!