CHAPTER 44: ROUND OF 16

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That day, all players are having their final training as they will face Germany in the round of 16 match on the next day.

"So, babe. How do you feel about facing Germany?" asked Ella during their lunch together.

"Who knows? Most of their players played for Bayern Munich that just won Champions League after all" replied Danny.

"Do you think we can win?" asked Ella.

"I don't know" replied Danny causing Ella to kick his leg. "Hey!"

"How can you expect to win when you have no confidence?" asked Ella furiously.

"I do have confidence but it's Germany that we talking about" replied Danny.

"Oh my god. You know what; I want you to repeat what I said" said Ella.

"Huh?" replied Danny.

"Say this; I will score hattrick against Germany!" said Ella.

"What? That's impossible" replied Danny.

"Say it or it's over between us" warned Ella.

"Seriously?" asked Danny.

"Do I look like I'm joking right now?" replied Ella.

"Fine then. I will score hattrick against Germany and become the man of the match" said Danny. Ella smiled.

"Man of the match? Awww, now that's my favourite striker" replied Ella. Danny chuckled.

"You should be the team's motivator, babe" said Danny. Ella giggled.

"I love you, babe" said Ella.

"I love you too" replied Danny. Later, they leave after finished their lunch.

On the next day;

All England players arrived at Wembley as they will face Germany in the round of 16.

"Tooney still here, huh" said Sancho as they were warming up.

"Yeah. With my girl cousins too" replied Danny.

"You're lucky, mate" said Rice.

"More like blessed" replied Danny.

"Well, let's win it then" said Kane.

"That's right" said Pickford.

Starting Line-up Of The Match

England 1st eleven: Pickford (GK), Alexander-Arnold (RB), Stones (CB), Maguire (CB), Chilwell (LB) Rice (DM), Beckham (AM), Grealish (RM), Rashford (LM), Quinn (CF), Kane (CF)

Germany 1st eleven: Neuer (GK), Klostermann (RB), Ginter (CB), Sule (CB), Schulz (LB), Kimmich (CDM), Kroos (CDM), Gnabry (RM), Sane (LM), Muller (SS), Werner (CF).

"Now I realised why Danny a bit unconfident facing Germany" said Ella.

"Did he really not confident?" asked Helena.

"Yeah. But, don't worry. I already motivated him" replied Ella.

"How? Is there anything need to do with bed or something?" asked Amanda causing Helena to hit her head.

"No wonder Lauren didn't brought you to Tokyo for Olympics, dirty minded sister" said Helena.

"Talk to the mirror, Helena. Hege didn't want you too in Great Britain squad" replied Amanda.

"Ouch. That's hurt me too" said Ella.

"Seriously, Amanda. Provoking to English players here in Wembley" said Helena.

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