CHAPTER 4: ENGLAND VS USA
Next morning;
Danny and his teammates just arrived at the training pitch. After warm-up session, Southgate divided the player into 2 teams for a training match.
"Now, then. I didn't expect you to give a 100% of power. I want to see your speed, technic, and mentality in 100% while for power, 70% is enough. Do you got it, boys?" asked Southgate.
"Yes, coach", answered all the players.
"Good. Now, everyone on position FAST", said Southgate. All players quickly be at their position inside the pitch.
1 hour later;
"Okay, boys. Gather up here. Kane, lead the cooling down session", ordered Southgate.
"Yes, coach", said all players. Then, all players start their cooling down session.
"Now, then. While you cool down, listen to me. All of you here are top players in England, so I have no problem with your individual skills. For a teamwork, you need to do it better especially between the defenders and mildfielders. There's always a miscommunication between these two. For the strikers, some of you still panick when in front of the goal. Just relax. Except for Kane and Quinn, both of you are too relax. When you see chances, just go for it. Don't wasting your time playing around. You are not Brasilian 4R to playing around the defenders. Other than that is good. That's all from me. Any questions?" asked Southgate.
"No, coach", answered all players.
"Good. I'll see you tomorrow for the match. Take care of your health. After this, you may dismiss", said Southgate before left. Then, after done cooling down, all players go to the team bus to return to their hotel room.
In the bus;
Danny took a seat besides Sterling.
"So, did you meet your sister or cousin yesterday?" asked Sterling.
"Both actually. Not to mention, I saw Isla Dawn too", said Danny.
"The Scottish witch? Hoho. Interested to a wrestler already. Did Becky want to help you?" asked Sterling.
"That what she said", replied Danny.
"I see. That's good", said Sterling.
"But, make sure your performance is good tomorrow or you'll make it harder", said Kane that sitted at the back.
"Okay, captain", said Danny. Then, after arrived at the hotel, they straightly go for a lunch.
Next day at 3.30pm;
English player already wore their jersey. Danny will be part of the 1st eleven. After the briefing from the head coach, all players makes their way to the tunnel.
USA 1st eleven: Guzan (GK), Yedlin, Miazga, Lovitz, Ream (DF), Bradley, Trapp, Roldan (MF), Boyd, Zardes, Morris (FW)
England 1st eleven: Pickford (GK), Trippier, Chillwell, Mings, Maguire (DF), Winks, Henderson, Chamberlain (MF), Sterling (AMF), Quinn, Kane (FW).
"Ladies and gentlemen! Marching in to the field is the national team of England and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". Then, both teams walks to the pitch with the officials and make a line facing the main stand. Danny can sees most WWE superstars were there watching them including his crush, Isla Dawn that wearing the England's jersey.
"Hey, Becks. That number 13 is your brother, right?" asked Isla.
"Don't forget, my cousin", said Toni
"Yes. Why?" asked Becky.
"I think I saw him few days ago in London", said Isla.
"Well, he told me the same too. I think he's interested on you", said Becky.
"No way. He's a top football player while I'm just the unpopular wrestler", said Isla.
"Don't be so down, Courtney. You one of the best wrestler that ever face me", said Toni.
"Toni's right. C'mon, Courtney. You just need a chance to prove yourself. Do you interested in my brother's too?" asked Becky.
"I guess so. Hope you wouldn't mind", said Isla.
"Of course not. You're kind enough to be my sister in-law", said Becky. Isla blushed a bit before smiled. Then, after the national anthems of both nation were played, all players and official make their way to their position. USA will kicks off the match.
15 minutes later of the game;
Morris's shot was saved by Pickford. Pickford then kicks the ball strongly and Henderson managed to pick it before passed it to Kane. Kane then dribbled the ball passing some players before through it to Danny. After getting the ball, Danny runs to the penalty box before dribbled the goalkeeper and shot the ball for opening the score for England. All England supporters including the WWE superstars cheer out loud.
"Nice, cousin. You're the best", said Toni.
"That's my brother for you!!" shouted Becky.
"I thought you want him to perform badly since he's not playing for Ireland", said Bailey.
"Shut up, Hugger", said Becky. The rest chuckled.
30th minutes of the match;
Winks managed to steal the ball from Boyd before he makes a run and passed it to Kane. After received the ball, Kane then makes a run but when he is near the penalty box, he got tackled down. The reff decided to give a free kick to England. Kane then asked Danny to take the free kick. Danny then take the ball and puts it in position and that moment, Danny wants to try something new. When the reff blews his whistle, Danny runs and kicks the ball passing through the feet of American defenders that jumped high. The goalkeeper that panicks with the situation tries to save but ball went straightly into the net for England 2nd goal.
"YOU SMARTARSE, DANNY!!!" shouted Becky.
"Becky, calm down a bit will you or you will lose your American fans", said Triple H.
"Sorry, boss", said Becky.
"But, still. Your brother is really good", said Isla.
"Well, he led England U20 to win the U20 World Cup 2 years ago after all", said Becky.
"No wonder he choose England instead of Ireland", said Finn Balor.
Few minutes later, the referee blew his whistle signalling a half time. The players then make their way to the dressing room.
"What a crazy sister you have, Danny", said Rashford.
"Yeah, we can hear her voices so loud from the bench", said Rice.
"Bench? I swear I can hear it from the pitch despite she introduced me as a traitor in front of her friends", said Danny. The rest chuckled. Then, Southgate came in.
"Great first half everyone. Now, make sure you do it better for the next 45 minutes especially you, Quinn. Your cute sister and cousin are cheering for you with someone that I was told was your love interest", said Southgate followed by a laughter from all players. Danny stares at Kane and Sterling.
"Not me, mate", said Sterling.
"What, I just telling the truth", said Kane.
"Darn, captain", said Danny. The rest chuckled. Then, all players makes their way to the pitch. The match then continued with England's kick-off.
58 minutes of the match;
Chillwell steals the ball from Zardes and quickly clears it. Seeing such an opportunity, Danny sprints pass through the defenders, escape the offside trap and nothing else in front of him except the goalkeeper. When he is near the penalty box, Danny uses his dribbling skill to pass through the goalkeeper and shoot the ball to the net to complete his hatrick. All the players celebrate the goals.
"Wow, Becks. No wonder your brother is a league top scorer", said Finn.
"That's why I want him to play with our nation, Ferg", said Becky.
"Glad he's staying with Hammers next season", said Triple H.
"If you continued to book me as champion, boss, I'll give you his jersey for free every season", said Becky.
"Hey, if you can get it, I want too", said Toni.
"Hey", said the NXT UK and Raw's woman rosters.
"Nice try, ladies but no", said Triple H. The rest chuckled. Then at the 80th minutes of the game, Southgate changes Danny with Rashford. Danny received a big applause from the English supporter. After wearing the vest, Danny shows a heart sign to Becky and Toni before takes a seat.
"Don't worry, Courtney. You will get it from him soon", said Becky. Isla blushed. The match then continues until the end with the final score USA 0-3 England.
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