The night was low, and the dawn of June 30th, Beijing Time
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The battle is in full swing, and the main event of the 1/8 finals - England versus Germany - is on the verge of flaring up. England is worth 1.27 billion euros in the transfer market and is the most expensive team in the world, followed by Germany with 936 million euros. Against the backdrop of France's unexpected elimination by Switzerland, this matchup is an early showdown at the top.
Mourinho, the man who this summer
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The pundit, speaking about the marquee match, was outspoken about his expectations for an England victory and offered Southgate a suggestion: ditch the traditional four-at-the-back formation for a five-at-the-back, with a tight defense against Germany's Kimmich and Goossens. Mourinho made a point of emphasizing that he expects Kane to lift the trophy.
In the face of Germany's three center back system, the four back formation is naturally at a disadvantage: the side defense is easy to expose the cracks. This can be seen in the match between Portugal and Germany. As for whether Southgate will adopt Mourinho's proposal, it is not yet known. But judging from the current world ranking and team status, England undoubtedly has the upper hand. However, don't forget that Germany is unrivaled in terms of willpower.
In the last 12 meetings, Germany has the absolute advantage: 7 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. The last time these two teams met in a major tournament was back in 2010.
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The German team won 4-1 at that time. However, the player lineups of both teams have long since changed drastically. There is also a degree of instability in this German team. As a result, England have a slightly better chance of winning the tournament as a whole. But remember, it's only slightly higher.
Nothing Mourinho said was more moving than his expectation that Kane would win the cup. In
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, the two have an excellent understanding. Under Mourinho's tutelage, Kane has become an all-round player, showing top class in every position. If Mourinho had not been suddenly sacked, Kane would not have asked to leave the team this summer. Mourinho also has a deep affection for Kane. This is something that Luke Shaw should reflect on.
This year's Ballon d'Or is a big question mark after Kante and Mbappe went out. Kane is expected to win the honor if he can lead his team to the title:
England Premier Soccer League
King of scorers and assists,
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The winner, with
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
的
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Top scorer, Copa America winner (ideal situation) is more convincing compared to the
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