CHAPTER 2: CALL UP
Danny wakes up early in the morning even though the season had ended. Normally, he'll jogs for 1 hour every morning to maintain his fitness. As he passing through the park, he saw a beautiful woman that taking picture with some people. He thinks that he saw the woman somewhere before but can't really remember it. Then, suddenly some boys gather around him.
"You're our Danny Quinn", said one of them.
"Yeah that's me", said Danny. He then taking picture with the fans.
"I'm glad you're staying with us next season"
"Please play with England. You and Harry Kane will bring back the World Cup back to us"
"Well, thanks all for your support. I'll promise you that I'll do my best next season for The Mighty Hammers", replied Danny. Then, all boys left. Danny looks around and see the mystery woman already walked away. Somehow, he feel disappointed. He then jogs back home. After he arrives home, he checked on his emails. The he found 2 emails: one from FAI and another one is from England FA. He checked both email up. It is the call-up for national senior team. Then suddenly, he received a call from America.
Danny: Hello. Who is this?
??: Hello, little bro.
Danny: Oh, hi sis. Sorry, I'm not interested to invest in MLM.
Becky: Fuck you, bro.
Danny: Hahahaha. I miss you mad at me like that.
Becky: Aww. My little brother that used to tell me that he hate me now miss me?
Danny: Oh, c'mon Becks. Don't act like you didn't miss me.
Becky: Fine, I admit that I miss you so much. If not, I won't even bother calling you.
Danny: So, you just call me because you miss me? I'm touched.
Becky: Actually, no. I just watching your interview with ESPN after the last match. Are you seriously not getting any call-up for national team?
Danny: Well, actually both Ireland and England FA just emailed me a call-up just now.
Becky: Oh, that's good. So, which national team that you want to play?
Danny: I don't know. What do you think?
Becky: As a proud Irish girl, of course I will tell you to play with Ireland because I know how great my brother is. But you have played for England since youth and even lead the U20 squad to win the FIFA Youth Cup. Not only that, you were born there. So, I understand if you choose England.
Danny: I see. Thanks, sis. Really appreciate the advice.
Becky: My pleasure. But just one thing.
Danny: What is it?
Becky: I'll call you a traitor if you play for England.
Danny: Yeah, right. You're funny as usual, sis.
Becky: Of course I am. Okay, bro. I need to go now.
Danny: Okay, sis. Say hi to Colby for me.
Becky: Okay, bro. Bye. I love you.
Danny: Bye, I love you too.
Then, they hung up.
"Now, time to make decision", said Danny.
A week later at St. George Park;
Danny stands beside Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling on the pitch.
"Welcome to the National senior team, mate", said Kane.
"Glad that the league's top scorer joining us", said Sterling.
"Thanks, mate. It's an honour to be here too. Quite nervous too actually", said Danny.
"Don't worry. You'll be fine. Just put the same passion you have in the club here. Besides, you led the team to win U-20 World Cup 2 years ago", said Kane. Danny just nodded. Later, the head coach, Gareth Southgate came and all players gather around him.
"Okay, 1st of all, congratulation for any of you that get the call-up for the first time. Just you to know, in 2 weeks, we will have an international friendly match against USA before facing Nederland for Nation League. I expected all of you to bring your A-game in every match either friendly match or Nation League match. Do you get me, boys?" asked Southgate.
"YES, COACH!" answered all the player.
"Good. Now, Kane. Led the warming up session", said Southgate.
"Yes, coach. Okay, lads. Follow me", said Kane before lead the session. That day, Southgate just focusing on fitness training. Despite just get call-up, Danny managed to follow the training.
Later during cooling down session;
"Okay, everyone. That's a good start for the training. The league is just finished, so I expecting all of you still have a good fitness. Now, after this, you may dismiss. See you tomorrow and make sure don't be late That's all", said Southgate before left.
Later, after changing to casual attire;
Kane and Sterling approach Danny and Rice when they about to left the training field.
"Hey, mate. Want to go lunch with us?" asked Kane.
"Sure, why not", said Danny.
"What about you, Declan?" asked Sterling.
"Sorry, lads. Need to pass this time", said Rice.
"Never mind, mate. Come on then, Raheem, Danny", said Kane. After said goodbye to Rice, all 3 English forwards make their way to the nearest diner.
"So, Danny. What do you think abouf our 1st training?" asked Sterling.
"Not bad. But today is just the first training after all", said Danny.
"Don't worry, you'll be fine. Just tell me if you need anything, okay", said Kane.
"Okay, captain", said Danny.
"By the way, is it true your sister is a WWE superstar, Becky Lynch?" asked Sterling.
"Yes, mate", said Danny.
"You might end up dating one of your sister's co-superstars like Alexa Bliss or Toni Storm", said Kane.
"Damn, they're cute", said Sterling.
"Yeah, right. Like any of them will know me except Toni of course since she's my maternal cousin. I even wondering if they even watching football since Toni doesn't even though her brother and cousin are football players", said Danny.
"Toni Storm is your cousin? Do I have a chance to date her?" asked Sterling.
"Ask her yourself but don't blame me if she kicks your arse", said Danny. Sterling and Kane chuckled.
"Doesn't matter if they watch football or not. You are Becky Lynch's brother and Toni Storm's cousin. I believe that you can get any women superstar if you want", said Kane.
"No, thank you. I'm not interested to be overshadow by my sister, cousin or anybody else", said Danny.
"Come on, mate. You are not being overshadowed by anyone. You already have your achievement, right? You are the captain for England U20 squad when we won FIFA Youth Cup 2 years ago and this year, you ended the season by became the English Premier League's top scorer", said Sterling.
"Raheem's right. Besides, how can they overshadowing you when 3 of you are in different sports in the world than them", said Kane.
"Well, you two might be right. I'll consider it but I'm not going to get my hope too fucking high", said Danny.
"C'mon, mate. Have a bit confidence in yourself will you?" asked Sterling.
"Yeah. Believe in yourself more, golden boot winner", said Kane.
"Ok, lads. Oh by the way, we're going to America in a few days. Do you think we have a chance to meet WWE superstars?" asked Danny.
"Well, don't tell anyone about this yet. The WWE Superstars will watch us play against USA at the afternoon. While during night time, both England and USA National Team will watch WWE World's Collide event", said Kane.
"Really? That's cool", said Sterling.
"Do we get a backstage access too?" asked Danny.
"Of course we get. Especially when Triple H might wants to meet you as he is a West Ham fan", said Kane.
"Great. I want to meet Becky since it's been a long time since the last time we meet", said Danny.
"And take your chance to date a WWE woman superstar", said Sterling.
"Yeah, that do if I get any of course", said Danny. Sterling and Kane just laughed. Then, after finish their lunch, they return to their homes.
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