The first time he played in a formal match, he was the first to play in the national team.

Chapter 110 Plug and play, first show assist [Please subscribe! ]

Come on as a substitute in the 70th minute, Ling Feng’s debut for the Three Lions only lasted 20 minutes.

Although it was the first time he played the role of central midfielder in an official match, and it was his first show for the national team.

However, for Ling Feng, who often retreated to receive the ball and organize in Leicester City, this was just to fix him in the midfield position.

Receiving the ball, passing the ball, and running into empty space are basically the same as the way he played in the club.

It’s just that he is not so close to the goal and has fewer shooting opportunities.

Since his club teammate Vardy played as a left winger, he was also arranged to the left of the center, partnering with Henderson in the midfield.

After the second kick-off, Peru first controlled the ball under its feet, and then organized a wave of positional attacks.

England, which was leading by two goals, basically did not press the frontcourt players except Vardy, who had just made his national team debut.

In their view, they were already two goals ahead, and it was a friendly match, so there was no need to press so hard.

In the backcourt, Peru played a smooth pass and went directly to the midfield.

Looking at the big center forward Pizarro with his back to the goal, the Peruvian midfielder planned to pass the ball through the middle of Ling Feng and Henderson and directly penetrate the midfield.

However, at the moment he passed the ball, he was surprised to find that the very young black-haired English player, as if he had seen through his intention to pass the ball in advance, took a big step to the right and intercepted the through ball!

This perfect interception caused cheers at the scene.

“How did he know I would pass the ball to the middle?!”

Just when the Peruvian players were puzzled, Ling Feng made a short pass and passed the ball to Rooney in front.

However, after passing the ball, he did not rush in at high speed, but moved forward slowly.

From time to time, he did not forget to turn his head to observe, so that the distance between himself and Henderson would not be too far.

After getting the ball, Rooney turned quickly and took advantage of the fact that there was no one guarding in front of the penalty area and directly kicked a long shot!

However, this shot was too strong and slightly higher than the crossbar.

After completing the shot, Rooney did not forget to give Ling Feng a thumbs up and a thumbs up.

After Ling Feng came on the court, both the coaches and players of both sides and the fans at the scene could see that England’s midfield control was obviously better.

Because he would not press forward like Gerrard, but stick to the midfield position, providing a certain interception and coverage area.

Moreover, his passing was clean and neat, and his passing methods were diverse, making it difficult to snatch the ball from his feet.

In an instant, Ling Feng became the midfield commander of the Three Lions. He used his passing to constantly adjust Peru’s formation left and right, and also kept the rhythm of the game in England’s hands.

Although it was only the first time to cooperate with teammates in a formal game.

However, he was very clear about the running positions of almost every teammate.

Under Ling Feng’s control, Peru’s counterattack also completely disappeared.

Seeing Ling Feng’s mature and comfortable performance on the field, whether it was the fans on the scene or the coaches and players of the Peruvian team, a question would pop up in their minds.

“Is this really his first time playing for England?”

As for Ling Feng’s plug-and-play performance, which was as stable as the club, Hodgson, who was sitting on the coaching bench, nodded with satisfaction.

Assistant coach Livington beside him couldn’t help but sigh:

“This young man has a reassuring leadership temperament!”

. . .

As the game progressed, ten minutes after coming on as a substitute, Ling Feng finally got his own performance moment:

In the 80th minute, Vardy broke through along the left sideline and caused a foul by a Peruvian player.

England got a chance for a set-piece in the area near the sideline on the left side of the frontcourt.

Originally, the first free kick taker in the team was captain Gerrard.

The second was Rooney.

In training and competitions, Ling Feng’s passing ability won him the recognition of his coach and teammates, and he became the third choice for free kick takers.

Because the ball was too far from the goal, about 30 meters away, it was impossible to shoot directly.

So, after Gerrard left the field, Rooney, who was the captain on the field, threw the ball directly to Ling Feng:

“Ling, you take the penalty.”

After that, he trotted into the penalty area.

zone, intending to compete with other strikers.

This is also part of the set-piece tactics.

With the advancement of football tactics, both club teams and national teams are paying more and more attention to the offensive efficiency of set-piece tactics.

Especially in a strong dialogue between evenly matched teams, when the opponent’s goal cannot be broken through in mobile warfare, set-pieces are a very threatening means.

Since the Beckham era, the Three Lions have paid great attention to the quality of side passes.

442 side passes, directly looking for strikers, was once England’s best style of play.

After all, there are players like Beckham who can pass to the top of the head in the team, and it is a waste not to make good use of them.

Although Beckham has retired from the Three Lions for a long time, the team’s tactical play has also undergone changes.

However, with Ling Feng, a talented passer who was hyped as the “new Beckham” by the media, Hodgson certainly wanted to do something about set-pieces.

Ling Feng was not polite and took the ball directly to the foul site.

He put the ball down and took three steps back before he stopped.

Although the jersey on his body changed from Leicester City’s blue to the Three Lions’ white.

However, the sharpness in Ling Feng’s eyes did not change at all.

He looked at the position of his teammates in the penalty area and then raised his right hand.

Then, he took a run-up and passed the ball!

The ball was very fast and spun.

It drew an inward arc in the air of Wembley and flew straight to the back of the goal!

Most of the English and Peruvian players were crowded at the front and middle points.

The ball flew over everyone’s heads, attracting the attention of everyone in the stadium.

Just as everyone turned their heads to look, Cahill, who had arrived at the back of the goal in advance, jumped up!

Bang!

Head shot!

The Peruvian goalkeeper didn’t even have time to react, and the ball hit the goal from his side!

After landing, Cahill opened his arms, turned and rushed to the corner flag area, and hit a Chelsea uppercut!

After completing the celebration, Cahill did not forget to point his hands at Ling Feng who assisted him, expressing his gratitude.

Ling Feng also raised his right hand and gave a thumbs up to Cahill who scored the goal.

In this way, Ling Feng easily completed his first assist in the Three Lions!

And it was only eleven minutes since he came on as a substitute!

This also continued his personal record, that is, whether it was his debut in various club competitions or his debut in the national team, he contributed assists!

It’s not that no one has achieved such an achievement before.

However, if he can also contribute assists in his World Cup debut, then this record will be his only one!

The second 4,000-word chapter is being written!

It must be updated before twelve o’clock!

(End of this chapter)


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