Football: The king of midfield, Guardiola is crying with envy

In the first ten minutes of the game, Osato's whistle was flawless.

Just now, Stones complained that the opponent was suspected of offside, and Osato also shook his head decisively and said no, while pointing his finger firmly at the center circle, indicating that the goal was valid.

And the result of VAR's handling also proved that Osato's judgment was reasonable and quick.

Southgate on the sidelines realized the mistakes in the team's position.

So after the kick-off, he asked Foden to go back and partner with Mount and several others to form a 4-midfielder to strengthen the midfield defense.

The front line was led by Kane, and Sterling was waiting for an opportunity to attack from behind.

The overall formation should be 4411.

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It really works!

Croatia's attack will become "disappeared" when it hits the midfield area on the English side, and all offensive momentum will instantly vanish!

In contrast, the Three Lions' attack began to become more and more fierce!

In order to prevent the opponent's possible scoring opportunities, Croatia paid the price of multiple yellow cards!

28th minute of the game.

Rice, who was lagging behind, passed the ball to Sterling on the right side, and then Sterling continued to pass the ball in advance near the sideline.

It turned out that he wanted to pass it to Kalvin Phillips who was quickly running in.

Phillips was about to take the ball when he was knocked to the ground by Gvardiol.

For this, the current Dinamo Zagreb defender and future Manchester City player paid the price of a yellow card.

England got a set piece near the bottom line on the right side of the front court.

Kane picked up the ball and handed it to Foden and Mount who were about to take the penalty.

In fact, Chen Chen could have taken a shot at this point.

Unfortunately, Chen Chen did not play.

Kane walked into the penalty area and prepared to grab a little.

Stones and Rice, who were 188, came to the vicinity of the possible first landing point, creating a certain space for Kane's possible header opportunity.

In fact, this pulling arrangement is usually implemented by Stones and Henderson, but today Henderson and Chen Chen are both sitting on the bench.

"Bang!"

Mount kicked the ball!

Looking for Kane in the penalty area!

Just like in daily training, Stones passed the ball to the back point area, Kane seized the opportunity,

A header shot!

"Bang!"

The ball hit the goal post and bounced back!

Vida was quick and immediately kicked the ball to the front court!

"Uh~!"

All the Three Lions fans in Wembley Stadium sighed!

This ball is a pity!

Kane also held the back of his head and felt very sorry.

Just a little bit!

He almost helped the team to equalize the score!

Southgate on the sidelines also felt very sorry.

After all, such a good opportunity is rare!

Not only Livakovic, who "regretted his lack of skills when he had the chance", was scared out of his wits, but also Dalic on the sidelines!

Dalic quickly gestured to his disciples to shrink their formation and defend well!

He asked Perisic and Kramaric to go back, and the team would play 541 first!

Like all the fans, seeing that the team failed to score, the Three Lions players on the bench were all holding their heads in regret.

The same is true for Chen Chen!

To be honest, the teammates on the field have done well enough this time.

Chen Chen doesn't think he can change anything by playing.

Luck played a big part in the failure to score this time!

If the first ball had been defended properly, this missed opportunity would not have been so painful!

On the field, the game continued.

In the 33rd minute, Modric launched an attack, and this time Foden didn't let Kramaric pass so easily.

Foden also knocked Kramaric to the ground, and the referee showed him the yellow sapphire card.

Then in the 38th minute.

Kane dribbled past two players and was about to enter the penalty area, but was pulled to the ground by Caleta Carr!

Carr also got the yellow sapphire card.

The three lions' set-piece was very close to the goal this time. Kane swore that if Chen Chen, who had the best set-piece shooting effect in training, was allowed to take the penalty, he would definitely score!

Unfortunately, he couldn't change. . .

This time it was Mount again, and the Chelsea midfielder wanted to repeat the trick and look for Kane in the penalty area.

Unfortunately, there was no second time.

This idea was seen through by Brozovic who turned back to defend, and Croatia's crisis was resolved.

In the 45+3 minute, with a whistle from the referee Osato, the first half of the game ended.

Croatia entered the halftime break with a 1-goal lead.

Before entering the player tunnel, Southgate specifically asked his assistant Selbaink to take Chen Chen, Henderson, Rashford andand Grealish went to warm up.

It can be seen that Southgate will make substitutions at the beginning of the second half.

In the locker room, Southgate first summarized the mistakes in the first half, especially on the left.

Then Southgate encouraged everyone, saying that there is still time and we still have a chance.

Finally, Southgate said that he would make substitutions before the start of the second half. Foden will rest in the second half and Chen Chen will come on!

Although Foden wanted to continue to stay on the court to fight for the England team, his poor performance in the first half made him silent.

In the away team's locker room, Dalic didn't say anything.

Instead, Modric emphasized the connection between defensive positioning and counterattacks.

Then, with a cheer of "Croatia must win", the checkered army took the lead in walking out of the player tunnel and into the stadium!

The Three Lions also appeared.

Steve Holland applied for substitutions to the fourth official.

Then the fourth official raised the sign.

No. 20 Foden is out, No. 18 Chen Chen is on!

Mount is still in the middle, and Chen Chen is on the left.

England's formation changed back to 4231.

Chen Chen entered the game state as soon as he came on!

After all, the system does not wait for anyone, and he only has 45 minutes to play!

49th minute.

Chen Chen received a pass from Rice behind him, then turned and dribbled forward. After a simple fake change of direction to deceive the defending Kramaric, he immediately ran to the opponent's baseline!

Brozovic quickly cut in to make up for the defense.

Chen Chen did not entangle with him too much, but deducted the ball to the right with his feet, and rushed towards the center with the ball!

Brozovic was originally closer to the center than Chen Chen.

But with the blessing of super high speed and flexible dribbling, Chen Chen opened up a body position with Brozovic a few seconds later!

Since the system requires that you score a goal to get the treasure chest, Chen Chen did not continue to dribble into the penalty area. He decisively chose to dribble the ball to the top of the arc and take a long shot!

Modric quickly signaled Rebic to turn around and defend together!

But before Modric and Rebic could complete the double-teaming, Chen Chen had already swung his arms and kicked out with his right foot!

"Bang!"

The football flew into the air!

It quickly went to Livakovic's face!

There is one, two, and no more three.

The goal in Wembley Stadium could not continue to help Croatia!

Livakovic's outstretched hands did not touch the football at all!

"Swish!"

The ball and the net came into close contact!

"I..."

Zhan Jun, who was about to swear, quickly changed his words,

"Oh my God! Chen Chen, who came on as a substitute, equalized the score with a clean long shot!"

"This ball is so beautiful!"

"Is this the player that both Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson admire?"

On the court, Chen Chen, who scored a long shot, ran to the corner flag area and slid to his knees!

At the same time, he also put his hands beside his ears and spread them.

Signaling the fans to cheer louder!

In response to the opponent!