CHAPTER 22: BULGARIA VS ENGLAND
Danny and the rest of 3 Lions players just arrived at Sofia, Bulgaria as they will face Bulgaria in 3 days. After checked in to the hotel, Danny makes a phone called to Isla. But got rejected.
"Where had she been?" mumbled Danny.
"She's still didn't answer it?" asked Kane.
"Yeah. I never though she could mad at me like this", said Danny. Kane just patted Danny's shoulder.
Later on;
Danny walked around the city alone. Later, he heard somebody called his name. It is the WWE superstars Rusev and Lana.
"I know I've seen so you somewhere. You're Becky's younger brother", said Rusev.
"Yes, sir. Nice to meet you both", said Danny.
"So, you're here for Euro Qualification, right?" asked Lana.
"Yes, ma'am", said Danny.
"Don't have to be formal with us, Danny", said Rusev.
"Sorry about that", said Danny.
"By the way, we have to go now. See you on the match day", said Lana. Danny just nodded. Then, they shake hand before Rusev and Lana walked away.
3 days later;
All England's players and coaching staffs arrived at Vasil Levski National Stadium. Then, they changed into their training kits before make their way to the pitch for warming up session. Danny was so surprised when he saw his parents, sister and her fiance were there at the awayside spectator seats. Not only that, his cousins; Hariz and Helena Eagles and also Toni and Xander Rossall were there too
"She brought the whole family this time, huh", said Danny.
"She really cares about you, mate", said Kane.
"Yeah. Not to mention, my cousin that just done their national duty at Hanoi also here", said Danny.
"You shall realised it now how lucky you are, mate. When your girlfriend started to ignore you, your family always have your back", said Sterling.
"You're right, mate. That's why they are everything for me", said Danny. Later, all of them returned to dressing room and changed into their away kits. Then, Southgate came in.
"Okay, boys. This is our starting line-up for today's match. Pickford (GK), Trippier, Stones, Maguire, Rose (DF) Sterling, Rice, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Dier (MF), Quinn and Kane (FW). Now, then. Go and bring the win for 3 Lions", said Southgate.
"Yes, coach", replied all players. Later, all players make their way out from the dressing room.
Later;
All players already in their position. Then the referee blew his whistle to begin the match with Bulgaria kicks off the match.
10th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Oxlade-Chamberlain. He then passed the ball to Dier. Dier then passed the ball through to Quinn. Quinn then runs with the ball before shoots the ball into the net to open the score for England.
"I know it just 10 minutes since the match started, but to be honest, if Pellegrini didn't let Danny to play in the match against us next week, we'll get an easy win", said Hariz.
"That's true. And it will turned the Millwall-West Ham rivalry from the hottest rivalry to the most boring rivalry in EFL", said Xander.
"Could you both pray for something good, step-cousin?" asked Becky.
"Sorry, Becky", said Xander.
"Wow, one of my favourite WWE women superstars just let the world knows that she's my step-cousin. I'm touched", said Hariz.
"Well, it's more like her trying to have a bit of your popularity as the youngest captain in Barclays Premier League if you ask me, Hariz", said Mr Quinn.
"DAAAAADDDDD", cried Becky. The rest just chuckled.
25th minutes of the match;
The ball with Stones. He then passed the ball to Trippier. Trippier then runs with the ball before passing it to Dier. Dier then passed the ball to Kane. Kane then passing through the ball to Danny before Danny shoots the ball into the net to give England the 2nd goal of the match.
"Darn. I really hope they can play together in the same team in the league too", said Xander.
"That's true. Then, we can have the duel between the golden duo of England and Malaysia", said Hariz.
"I don't care if I need to pay triple than usual to watch it live in the stadium", said Helena.
"You, footballers sure making a lot of money, right?" asked Becky.
"Well, not as much as top pro wrestlers like you, Becky", said Xander.
"Because it's a fucking tough job. One simple mistake can lead to a long term injuries or worst, early retirement", said Hariz.
"You're right about that", said Seth Rollins.
35th minutes of the match;
England was awarded a corner. Danny saw Kane in such a good position. Therefore, after the referee blew his whistle, Danny crossed the ball to Kane. Kane then jumped high before hits the ball with a header that send the ball into the net to give England 3-0 leads.
"Oh, yes. I understand now why did both of you want Danny and Kane to play in the same team in the league too", said Helena.
"Right? It's more than enough to make my heart pumped fast", said Hariz.
"Let's hope it will become true during the January's transfer window", said Xander.
"Despite playing for his rival's team, you both sure have his back", said Mrs Quinn.
"Well, it's family matters after all", said Toni.
"That's true", said Helena.
Half time;
"You both sure are something else. What a great combination", said Stones.
"Yeah. I'm quite grateful actually when Danny didn't played against us at Goodison Park before", said Pickford.
"Hey, badmouthing on our overprice striker even though it's true", said Danny.
"By the way, Danny. How does it feels beat him up at Old Trafford?" asked Maguire.
"Great. I'm really understand now why Old Trafford is called a Theatre of Dreams", said Danny. The rest just chuckled. Later, Southgate came in.
"Okay, boys. Great first half. Technically, we're already qualified to Euro next year but another big wins won't hurt", said Southgate.
"Yes, coach", replied all players. Then, Southgate briefed all players about his tactical for the 2nd half.
Later;
The match then restarted with England kicked off the 2nd half.
65th minutes of the match;
Rose with the ball. He then passed the ball to Rice. Rice then runs with the ball before passed it to Danny. Danny then winked to Kane. Kane just nodded. Danny then runs with the ball passing through some defenders before kicks the ball to the left post. Then, Kane runs towards the ball before hits it with a diving header to score England's 4th goal of the match.
"What an interesting technic. Maybe we can used it against Thailand and Indonesia later on", said Hariz.
"Good idea. Let's test it against West Ham next time", said Xander.
"Well, why not? If Danny won't play, let give West Ham the defeat with his technic", said Hariz. Xander nodded.
"Copycat", said Becky.
"Shut up, step-cousin", said Hariz and Xander.
79th minutes of the match;
England was awarded a freekick 21 metres from the goal. Danny then checked around before decided what to do. After the referee blew his whistle, Danny kicks the ball low passing through the Bulgarian's wall. Bulgarian's goalkeeper, Illiev tried to save it but failed as the ball make it into the net to give England the 5th goal.
"DANNNNYYYYYYY!!! YOU SMARTARSE LITTLE BROTHER", cried Becky.
"For fuck sake, Becky. You're too loud", said Xander.
"Shut up, Xander", said Becky.
"So, it's true then that Danny has his own ultras", said Hariz.
"Absolutely", said Toni.
"Somehow, I'm proud of that", said Becky. The rest just chuckled. Later, Southgate make a substitution by calling off Danny and brought in Rashford. The match ended up with England wins the match with 6-0.
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