CHAPTER 16: ENGLAND VS BULGARIA
It is the first training for the 3 Lions before facing Bulgaria in EURO 2020 Qualification for Group A. Danny and the rest of players were training hard that day. After the morning session, Danny, Keane and Sterling went for a dinner.
"It's been a while since we hang out together", said Sterling.
"That's true. That time, Danny still didn't punch any of his teammate", said Kane.
"C'mon, captain. If he didn't mess around with me, that's not going to happen", said Danny.
"Well, if you accept the offers from Spurs last summer, that won't happen", said Kane.
"Well, I didn't expect things like this will happen", said Danny.
"So, will you moved out from West Ham in January then?" asked Sterling.
"Well, if I play less than 45 minutes in many matches, I might consider it", said Danny.
"Fair enough, Danny. But let just focus on Bulgaria for now", said Kane.
"So, captain. Do you think we'll have problem destroying Bulgaria?" asked Sterling.
"No, mate. But we can't get caught off guard. It will kill us then", said Kane.
"Yes. Everything can happen in football. Just like Malaysia managed to beat Japan", said Danny.
"Well, that's true. Of course, your cousins being there play a big role too but it's football. A sport that played in a team", said Kane.
"Will your girlfriend come to the match, Danny?" asked Sterling.
"Well, maybe she will. Depends on her schedule though", said Danny.
"I see. Hope you didn't fall into despair without her during our match", said Kane followed by laughter from Sterling.
"No way, captain", said Danny. Kane and Sterling just chuckled. Then, all of them returned home after pay for their meals.
Few days later;
All 3 Lions players and coaches arrived at Wembley Stadium for the Euro 2020 Qualification match against Bulgaria. After changing into their training kits, all players make their way to the pitch for warm-up session.
"Damn, I can't believe this", said Danny.
"What?" asked Kane.
"My parent, sister, girl cousins and girlfriend are here. Not to mention, most NXT UK wrestlers are here too", said Danny.
"What about your boy cousins?" asked Sterling.
"They're in Malaysia. They'll face UAE tomorrow night at their home stadium", said Danny.
"I saw their picture in Jakarta. Unbelievable", said Kane.
"That's true", said Danny before continued his drill. Few minutes later, all players returned to the dressing room to change into the home kits. Later, Southgate came in.
"Okay, boys. This will be our starting line-up for today's match. Pickford (GK), Trippier, Keane, Maguire, Rose (DF) Henderson, Rice, Barkley (MF), Sterling, Kane, Quinn (FW). Kane, you're the captain as usual. Now, go and bring the 3 points for England", said Southgate.
"Yes, coach", replied all players. Then, all players exiting the dressing room.
Later;
All players are in their position. Then, the referee blew his whistle for the beginning of the match as England kicks off the first half.
15 minutes of the match;
The ball is with Barkley. He then passed the ball to Kane. Then, Kane runs with the ball from middle side to left side while Danny runs from the left side to the middle. When they nearly collide, Kane leaves the ball behind for Danny to take it. Danny then runs with the ball before shoots it outside the penalty box but the ball hits the top post before went out of the play.
"Don't worry, mate. You'll get it next time", said Kane. Danny just nodded.
"Danny and Kane are such a good combination", said Toni at the spectator's seat.
"Yeah. They just being comfortable with each other", said Isla.
"Yeah. They always know what must they do to give goal for the team", said Becky.
"Too bad his fellow main striker at West Ham is a jerk. Even Hariz and Xander were pissed off", said Toni.
23rd minutes of the match;
The ball with Rice. He then passes the ball to Danny. Danny gives a look to Kane. Kane smirked before nodded. Then, Danny runs with the ball while Kane is close at his back. Then, when Danny is one-on-one with the goalkeeper, he pretends to shoot before passed it to Kane before move back away for Kane to shoot the ball into the net to give England the lead with 1-0.
44th minutes of the match;
Rice with the ball. He then through pass the ball to Kane. Kane then gives a signal to Danny before runs to the penalty box. Then, he kicks the ball to the top post. The ball bounces back and reaches Danny that later hits the ball with a header. The ball then enters the net for England to be 2 goals in front of Bulgaria.
"DANNNNYYYYYY, YOU SMARTARSE, LITTLE BROTHER", said Becky.
"Somebody just glad that she can cheers for his brother", said Isla. The rest just chuckled.
"Shut up, future sister in-law", said Becky.
Half time;
All England players take a break at the dressing room.
"It seems that England Golden duos are back in action", said Pickford.
"Yeah. But it seems that this time, we're trio, right Danny?" asked Kane.
"Yeah. We'll show them what does the meaning of 3 Lions", said Danny.
"Too bad you didn't have good partner at West Ham", said Rice.
"Well, Ajeti is not bad actually. I can work with him. The problem is Pellegrini won't use him to play with me. He will used that overprice selfish Haller", said Danny.
"I wonder what will Haller said after seeing we played like that", said Kane.
"I don't think he even bother to watch this match, captain", said Danny.
"I see. Never mind him. Let's continue our domination for the 2nd half", said Kane.
"You're right, captain", said Danny. Then, Southgate came in to brief the tactical for the 2nd half. Then, all players returned to the pitch.
PRIIIITTTT
The 2nd half begins with Bulgaria kicks off the match.
55th minutes of the match;
Henderson with the ball. He then passed it to Kane. Then, he runs with the ball before passed the ball Danny. Danny then runs with the ball passing through some Bulgarian players. When he reaches the penalty box, Bulgarian goalkeeper approached him. Danny then backpass the ball to Kane before Kane kicks the ball to the right post. Then, Sterling that came out of nowhere hits the ball with a diving header to give England the 3rd goal of the match.
"Now, they're triple trouble instead of double", said Mr. Quinn.
"Well, that's what you got when you have superb teamwork. You can do anything in the match", said Becky.
70th minutes of the match;
Rose managed to steal the ball from Bulgarian striker. He then did an overlapping before passed it to Rice. Suddenly, Rice was tackled awfully by Popov. The referee gave Popov a yellow card and awarded England with a free kick 22-metre away from the goal. Kane then asked Danny to take the freekick. Danny then checked on surrounding before decided what to do. After the referee blew his whistle, Danny kicks the ball with a curve shot and the ball then enters the net after Bulgarian goalkeeper failed to catch the ball giving England the 4th goal. Then, at the 77th minutes of the match, Southgate takes out Danny and Kane before replaced them with Sancho and Rashford. The score 4-0 remains until the end of the match giving England the 3 valuable points.
Later;
England players are just exiting the stadium when Danny saw his family were waiting for him. Danny then walks towards them before hugs his parent.
"Good performance, son. So proud of you", said Mr Quinn.
"You sure have nice teammates here with the national team", said Mrs Quinn.
"Well, you can say that. Besides, all of them are the best in England after all", said Danny. Then, Danny walked to Becky before hugs his sister tightly. "I miss you alot, sis".
"Aww, I miss you too, sweetheart", said Becky.
"Why don't you join us for dinner tonight?" asked Mr Quinn.
"Well, I love too", said Danny.
"Good. Toni, Courtney. You both must come too", said Mrs Quinn.
"Very well, Mrs Quinn", said Isla.
"Sorry, aunty. I have other things to do", said Toni.
"It's okay. So, Danny. We'll see you later then", said Mrs Quinn. Danny just nodded before walks to the team bus.
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