CHAPTER 16: ENGLAND VS BULGARIA

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It is the first training for the 3 Lions before facing Bulgaria in EURO 2020 Qualification for Group A. Danny and the rest of players were training hard that day. After the morning session, Danny, Keane and Sterling went for a dinner.

"It's been a while since we hang out together", said Sterling.

"That's true. That time, Danny still didn't punch any of his teammate", said Kane.

"C'mon, captain. If he didn't mess around with me, that's not going to happen", said Danny.

"Well, if you accept the offers from Spurs last summer, that won't happen", said Kane.

"Well, I didn't expect things like this will happen", said Danny.

"So, will you moved out from West Ham in January then?" asked Sterling.

"Well, if I play less than 45 minutes in many matches, I might consider it", said Danny.

"Fair enough, Danny. But let just focus on Bulgaria for now", said Kane.

"So, captain. Do you think we'll have problem destroying Bulgaria?" asked Sterling.

"No, mate. But we can't get caught off guard. It will kill us then", said Kane.

"Yes. Everything can happen in football. Just like Malaysia managed to beat Japan", said Danny.

"Well, that's true. Of course, your cousins being there play a big role too but it's football. A sport that played in a team", said Kane.

"Will your girlfriend come to the match, Danny?" asked Sterling.

"Well, maybe she will. Depends on her schedule though", said Danny.

"I see. Hope you didn't fall into despair without her during our match", said Kane followed by laughter from Sterling.

"No way, captain", said Danny. Kane and Sterling just chuckled. Then, all of them returned home after pay for their meals.

Few days later;

All 3 Lions players and coaches arrived at Wembley Stadium for the Euro 2020 Qualification match against Bulgaria. After changing into their training kits, all players make their way to the pitch for warm-up session.

"Damn, I can't believe this", said Danny.

"What?" asked Kane.

"My parent, sister, girl cousins and girlfriend are here. Not to mention, most NXT UK wrestlers are here too", said Danny.

"What about your boy cousins?" asked Sterling.

"They're in Malaysia.  They'll face UAE tomorrow night at their home stadium", said Danny.

"I saw their picture in Jakarta. Unbelievable", said Kane.

"That's true", said Danny before continued his drill. Few minutes later, all players returned to the dressing room to change into the home kits. Later, Southgate came in.

"Okay, boys. This will be our starting line-up for today's match. Pickford (GK), Trippier, Keane, Maguire, Rose (DF) Henderson, Rice, Barkley (MF), Sterling, Kane, Quinn (FW). Kane, you're the captain as usual. Now, go and bring the 3 points for England", said Southgate.

"Yes, coach", replied all players. Then, all players exiting the dressing room.

Later;

All players are in their position. Then, the referee blew his whistle for the beginning of the match as England kicks off the first half.

15 minutes of the match;

The ball is with Barkley. He then passed the ball to Kane. Then, Kane runs with the ball from middle side to left side while Danny runs from the left side to the middle. When they nearly collide, Kane leaves the ball behind for Danny to take it. Danny then runs with the ball before shoots it outside the penalty box but the ball hits the top post before went out of the play.

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