CHAPTER 2: CALL UP

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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.

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