CHAPTER 42: ENGLAND VS CROATIA
That day, all players were given a day off to recover before their next match in EURO 2020. Danny used that chance to hang out with Becky.
"So, sis. When is your expected date to give birth?" asked Danny.
"In November" replied Becky.
"Can't wait for that" said Danny.
"What about you and Ella? Don't you want to porpose her?" asked Becky.
"Well, can you keep a secret?" asked Danny.
"Sure" replied Becky.
"I was planned to do so if England wins EURO this year" said Danny.
"Really? That's great. I wish you all the best, baby bro" replied Becky.
"Thanks, sis. You're the best" said Danny while wrapped his arms around Becky's waist. Becky smirked.
"So, how's things with Ella?" asked Becky.
"Great so far. I'm going to go for a date with her tonight" replied Danny.
"That's good. I'm glad that you found her after you and Courtney break up" said Becky.
"That's true. I'm so lucky" replied Danny.
"And I'm so grateful that I'm not losing my only baby brother just because he dates a cut girl" said Becky.
"Oh, c'mon sis. There's nobody in this world can replace you" replied Danny while wrapped his arm around Becky's waist.
"Aww, my baby bro is so sweet" said Becky. Danny just chuckled. Then suddenly;
"Danny!" Danny turned around and saw Isla.
"Oh this woman" said Becky.
"Sis, calm down. I got this" said Danny.
"Danny, please. Let me come back to you" said Isla.
"No, thanks" replied Danny.
"Please, Danny. Don't you love me anymore?" asked Isla.
"Hell no. I already have Ella now. She's more than enough" replied Danny.
"You heard him. Now, leave!" said Ella that just arrived with Tobin Heath, Christen Press, Alex Morgan, Amanda and Helena.
"Should I afraid of bunch of football players and a pregnant wrestler?" asked Courtney.
"Then, I guess I have to get involved in this" said Toni that just appeared.
"This ain't over yet. I'll be back to take you back, Danny" said Isla before left.
"Thanks, ladies" said Danny.
"Anything for you, babe" replied Ella.
"But, still. How come all of you be here that quick?" asked Danny.
"I saw her just now. So, Amanda and I decided to follow her" replied Helena.
"We're just passing around here. And then we saw that woman was followed by your cousins here. So, we decided to follow too" said Ella.
"As for me, I just passing by here" said Toni.
"All of you sound suspicious" said Becky.
"That's true. But, whatever. Thanks again for the save, ladies. Really appreaciate it" said Diego.
"No problem, babe" replied Ella. Danny then kissed her.
"Oh my gosh. Get a room both of you" said Becky. The rest just chuckled.
"But, still. I can't believe that Courtney is still chasing after you" said Becky as both of them continued their walk.
"Yes. It seems that she keeps trying to approach me since the day she found that Haller is cheating on her" replied Danny.
"Well, that's her problem. But, still. You need to be so careful" said Becky.
"Okay, sis. I keep that in mind" replied Danny.
"Good boy" said Becky. Danny just smirked.
Few days later;
All England players arrived at Wembley as they will face Croatia for the 2nd match of the Group D.
"Seriously. After Czech, now Croatia?" asked Beckham as they were warming up for the match.
"Stop complaining, rookie. Just bear with it" replied Maguire.
"That's true. Look at Danny. He didn't complains even a bit" said Kane.
"Of course he's not. Look who's here" replied Rashford.
"Shut up, lads" replied Danny. The rest just chuckled.
Meanwhile at the spectators' seats;
"Like what you see, El?" asked Helena.
"Of course. Ahh, never thought that one of my favourite players is now my boyfriend" replied Ella.
"Good for you, Tooney" said Tobin.
"But, still. Wrong Manc..." before Amanda can finished her words, Helena closed Amanda's mouth with her palm.
"Lagi sekali hang cakap wrong Manchester, aku kerat lidah hang" said Helena.
"Suka dengki ngan aku" replied Amanda.
"Seriously. An American forward and English midfielder speaks in Malay?" asked Christen.
"Why not? It's us after all" replied Helena.
"Unbrainable" said Ella.
"Seriously, El. Did my twin brother corrupting you also?" asked Helena. The rest just giggled.
Starting Line-Up of the Match
England 1st eleven: Pickford (GK), Trippier (RB), Stones (CB), Maguire (CB), Chillwell (LB), Beckham (RM), Rice (DM), Grealish (AM), Rashford (LM), Quinn (CF), Kane (CF)
Croatia 1st eleven: Livakovic (GK), Vrsaljko (RB) Vida (CB), Lovren (CB) Strinic (LB), Kovacic (CM), Modric (CM), Rakitic (RM), Vlasic (CAM), Perisic (LM), Rebic (ST).
"That Beckham kid is on starting line-up?" asked Tobin.
"Don't call my son as 'kid' please" all of then turned around and saw The Beckhams are sitting right behind them.
"Sorry, ma'am. Didn't mean any harm" said Tobin.
"Good. Watch your mouth next time" said Victoria.
"Babe, calm down" said David.
"I am" replied Victoria.
Later on;
All players are already taking their position on the pitch. Then, the referee blew his whistle to start the match with Croatia kicked off the 1st half.
7th minute of the match;
The ball is with Modric. He then runs with the ball before sent it to Vlasic. Valsic then tried to through the ball to Rebic but Maguire managed to intercept it and sent the ball to Chris Beckham. Beckham then runs with the ball before crossed it into the penalty box once he nearly reaches the goal line. Danny then jumped high before heads the ball into the net for England to open the score.
"NICE ONE, BROTHER!" yelled Helena and Amanda.
"That man is your brother?" asked David.
"It's cousin actually. But, we always refering each other as brother and sister" replied Helena.
"I see" said David.
15th minute of the match;
Croatia was awarded a corner kick. Once the referee blew his whistle, Rakitic sent the ball into the penalty box. Modric tried to head the ball but Pickford managed to catch it first.
27th minute of the match;
England was awarded a freekick 21-metres from the goal. Once the referee blew his whistle, Chris kicked the ball with a perfect curve shot but it hits the crossbar before went out of play.
"His curve shot is perfect but still a bit lack of accuracy" said David.
"Did he slacks off in training? I'll beat him up later" replied Victoria.
"No, he's not. He just needs more time" said David.
37th minute of the match;
Croatia was awarded a freekick 22-metres from the goal. Once the referee blew his whistle, Modric shoots the ball passing through the English defenders. Pickford tried to save it but failed as the ball made it into the net to give Croatia the equaliser.
"He might seldomly score but when he did, it's spectacular" said Amanda.
"Yeah. I excpected no less than that from a one time Ballon D'Or winner" replied Helena.
44th minute of the match;
The ball is with Beckham. He then runs with the ball before sent it to Danny. Danny then made it into the penalty box before shoots but Livakovic managed to punch it away before Lovren clears it away. Few minutes later, the referee blew his whistle for half time.
"Great match so far" said Amanda.
"Yeah but I don't think it is the reason for our Tooney to drool while watching it" replied Christen.
"Seriously, are you watching the match or your boyfriend?" asked Amanda.
"Errmmm, both?" replied Ella.
"Unbrainable" said Helena.
"Don't use your twin brother's catchphrase here please" said Tobin. Helena just giggled.
Later on;
All players are ready in their position. Then, the referee blew up his whistle to resume the match with England kicked off the 2nd half.
53rd minute of the match;
The ball is with Stones. He then sent the ball to Beckham. Beckham then runs with the ball before sent it through to Danny then faked to the left before swung to the right before pass the ball to Kane. Kane then shoots the ball into the net to give England a lead once again.
"What a teamwork" said Amanda.
"Well, that's England for you" replied Ella.
"Exactly" said Helena then.
"Booo" said the USA players.
64th minute of the match;
The ball is with Modric. He then passed the ball to Perisic. Perisic then runs with the ball before Beckham tackled the ball away before sent it long to Kane. Kane then runs with the ball before through it to Danny. Danny then shoots the ball into the net to make the gap wider between both side.
"GREAT PLAY, BABY!" cried Ella.
"Awwww" said the other girls.
"Shut up" said Ella.
"I'm glad he ended up with you" said Helena.
"That's true. Please don't break his heart" said Amanda then.
"I won't" replied Ella. Then, Southgate chose to take out Danny and sent in Calvert-Lewin. The match ended with the full time score; England 3-1 Croatia thus sending England to the round of 16 despite having 1 more match left in the group stage.
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