In the second round of the group stage, England faced Trinidad Tobago.
In the final stage of the game, Beckham assisted Crouch for a header.
The England fans around Lee George and Chris Casper were celebrating wildly. Only the two of them shouted a few words after the ball was scored and then sat down.
"You also said that this tall guy can't do it. It's better to replace Alan as soon as possible." Casper leaned into George Li's ear and said something because the surroundings were too noisy.
"I think England's striker combination should be Alan paired with Wayne Rooney." George Lee said a little defensively.
"But someone scored, now."
"Play like Trinidad Tobago. They have to wait until now to score. Let's see what they can do." George Li was still a little unconvinced.
It's no wonder, after all, Li George really can't stand the England national team's game anymore. The times are improving, but England is still flying on both wings and playing long passes. There is nothing new at all. If he hadn't wanted to watch Smith's debut, George Lee would have wanted to watch the Netherlands game with Helen and the others. . If it really doesn't work, the Swedish team's game will work.
There is another player in the Swedish team this year that George Lee is planning to introduce this summer.
George Lee can only hope that England can play better against Sweden in the final round. Smith was able to play, and so were the Swedish players he wanted to test.
In the stoppage time of the game, England scored again.
Gerrard got rid of it on the right side of the penalty area and then scored with a long shot with his left foot.
The enthusiasm of the England fans around George Lee was once again aroused, but the two of them had no other expression except applause. After all, the scene was really ugly.
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Back at the hotel, George Lee first had a video call with his son and heard him talk about the Dutch game, how wonderful Van Persie's assists were, how sharp Robben's breakthroughs and goals were, and so on.
He also said that he was going to watch the match between the Netherlands and Ivory Coast tomorrow, and asked him when he would come over to watch the Netherlands match with him.
George Lee can only say that it is time for the knockout rounds, because he must watch the next game between England and Sweden.
After hanging up the phone with his son, George Li immediately held a video conference with the team. This kind of video conference that can be held anytime and anywhere has become a habit of the team.
During the offseason, they still maintained a minimum frequency of once a week to pay attention to the progress of the team's transfer and discuss tactics for next season.
In less than half an hour, all members of the team's coaching staff, as well as some scouts and data analysts came to the discussion group.
In order to keep the call going, except for the coaching staff and the chief scout, everyone did not turn on the video and only typed.
"Let's get started, everyone." Seeing the people coming, George Li started his team's coaching staff meeting.
"Eddie and Alf went to Sweden. He asked me to tell you about our recent transfer progress." The speaker was John Sheridan.
"Did Eddie go in person?" George Li was also worried about this old man, who kept flying back and forth for the team's transfer. Just a few days after returning from Italy, I went to Sweden again.
"Yes." Sheridan didn't say much. He knew that his mentor would give everything for Leeds United. Then he began to introduce the transfer progress. "We have encountered difficulties in the transfer of forwards. Ibrahimovic is unwilling to join us. He still insists on joining two teams in Milan. Although AC Milan seems to be leading now, Inter Milan There is also the possibility of interception at any time. Among the two Dutch forwards, Ruud van Nistelrooy would rather go to Real Madrid than stay in the Premier League and continue playing. He does not want to face his old club. As for Kuyt, Liverpool has been competing with us. , the support given to Benitez by their club is not small."
"I think we should focus on Kuyt. First of all, he is a player we have wanted to buy for a long time and we know him well. As for the price, I think we can definitely compete with Liverpool. We are not short of money. And last season The grades are better than them too. What do you think?"
The one who spoke was Brian Kidd. Generally, except for George Lee, he was the only one on the team who could say this. There is also Eddie Gray, but he is not here today.
Everyone responded and thought it was feasible. After all, Leeds United has been eyeing Kuyt for more than a day or two.
"Okay." Only George Li can make the final decision. "I just want to try something new next season, and Kuyt is more suitable."
Several people in the chat room began to whisper again, because George Li began to think wildly again and prepared new ways of playing.
"What about other aspects?" George Li then asked Sheridan.
"Bowyer, Thatcher, and Button are all progressing smoothly. The procedures can be completely completed in July and then made official. As for Woodgate, Real Madrid has agreed to rent before buying, and the two parties are negotiating the specific buyout terms. There is no big problem." .”
"The transfer department will get it done as soon as possible." George Li said.
"OK!" This was the reply from the transfer department in the chat group. Simple and straightforward.
The team's record and the chairman's investment gave them the confidence to reply to these words.
"What about the transfer side of the team?"
"Grenjaer will go to Bayern, Bratten will go to Alkmaar, and Davis will return to Ajax. These things have been decided." Sheridan continued.
"Are there any offers for other players?"
"West Ham United have made an offer for Dawson, Tottenham and Everton want Romedal, oh, there are also two teams in the Bundesliga interested in him. I'll have a look..." Sheridan turned to Gray's left His paper.
"It's okay, take your time."
"Several mid-table teams in the Premier League seem to be interested in Ferdinand. Only Newcastle United has made a formal offer, which is 4 million."
"I will agree if he adds another 500,000 to 1 million. After all, it costs 3.5 million to buy it. You have to let me earn more, right?"
"Haha~." Several people laughed out loud. Li George is such a person. Players who want him should not be so casual. After all, Li George has a good eye for picking people. Buying someone directly from Leeds United means that George Li has screened it for you. It is unlikely that you will lose money, but you have to pay him a price that satisfies him.
"I won't read the offers from Smith and Van Persie. I have rejected them directly. Arsenal wants to buy De Jong, Chelsea wants to buy Parker..." Sheridan kept reading out various offers.
"The offers for Dawson, Romedal, and Ferdinand have been agreed directly, and Gilgallon's buyout has also been approved. But I must take back Lennon. There are not enough wide manpower."
"Oh, there are two new quotes in the afternoon. Let me read them to you." Sheridan suddenly turned over a new pile of paper.
"explain."
"First, Ajax applied for rent-to-own for Derwig, but they asked us to bear part of the salary..."
"Agree." Before he could finish speaking, George Li directly agreed to the application.
"There is also an old friend of yours who said so." Sheridan said, "On behalf of Aston Villa, he wants to buy Ian Hart."
"David O'Reilly?"
Some of you here may not have much favorable impressions of the former Leeds United head coach.
Although he once led Leeds United to the Champions League and Europa League, it was his excessive spending that almost caused Leeds United to be relegated.
Fortunately, the appearance of George Lee saved Leeds United and brought Leeds United back to normal.
"No, O'Reilly resigned, and the new Aston Villa coach is Martin O'Neill." Kidd stayed in England, so he was better informed, so he told everyone.
Lee George immediately thought of the former Celtics coach, the coach he had a pleasant chat with in Scotland two years ago. A year after quitting football because of his wife's illness, he returned.
"Okay, I agree to this transfer." George Li decided to sell Martin O'Neal to save face.
