After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

Euro 2016 qualifying match day.

Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Under the night sky of this ancient Eastern European city, the stands were packed, with home fans trying to inject extra energy into their team with rousing songs and waving flags.

This is England's away game in the European Championship qualifiers.

The Three Lions, dressed in their traditional white jerseys, entered the pitch led by captain Harry Kane.

Among the players, the most eye-catching is undoubtedly Yan Yuan, who has just shone brightly at the club and whose value and reputation are at their peak.

He stood on the right wing, his eyes sharp.

He exchanged a knowing glance with his club teammate Rice near the midfield line.

The team's left flank.

Rashford is still a solid starter today.

As long as he's still with the England team, no one can take his starting position on the left flank.

At the start of the match, England, with their superior strength, naturally took the initiative on the field, dominating possession by a wide margin.

The ball was passed around in Bulgaria's half for most of the time.

Yan Yuan was exceptionally active on the right flank, frequently creating threats using his individual abilities.

On one occasion, he received the ball on the right flank and, facing a double-team from two defenders, used a delicate "tail spin" to turn and get rid of them. He then delivered a precise diagonal pass that pierced through the entire defense and found Rashford, who had quietly slipped into the space on the left side of the penalty area.

"Beautiful dribbling and passing! Yan Yuan has passed to Rashford! Can Rashford seize this opportunity?" The commentator's voice was full of anticipation.

However, Rashford seemed somewhat unprepared when he received the ball.

His adjustment was slightly sluggish, allowing the Bulgarian defender to quickly recover and clear the ball out of bounds. A golden scoring opportunity was wasted.

A few minutes later, a similar situation occurred again.

Veteran Henderson delivered a long, lobbed pass from midfield, and Rashford used his speed to beat the offside trap, creating a near one-on-one opportunity!

However, Rashford's control of the ball was slightly stiff, and the ball was a little too far from his body. Although he managed to take a shot, the angle and power were both lacking, and the Bulgarian goalkeeper easily caught it.

Rashford squandered two valuable attacking opportunities so easily.

England's attack seemed to have gotten stuck in a strange quagmire.

Yan Yuan on the right wing and Rice and Henderson in midfield kept creating opportunities, but Rashford on the left wing seemed to have lost his shooting boots and repeatedly missed scoring chances.

His positioning remained aggressive, but his finishing touches always seemed lacking in confidence, and his coordination with his teammates also lacked the usual chemistry.

Bulgaria's tight defense was thus given a breather, and they even managed to create some dangerous situations on the occasional counter-attack.

On the sidelines, Southgate couldn't help but shout something.

"Yan! You can fire freely now, no need to worry about the left flank anymore!"

Yan Yuan heard Southgate's voice.

In the 33rd minute, England won a free kick about 28 meters from the goal in the attacking third.

Yan Yuan and Rashford stood in front of the ball at the same time.

After a brief exchange, Rashford stepped back and handed over the penalty-taking responsibility to Yan Yuan, who was in better form.

Yan Yuan took a deep breath, took a running start, and swung his legs!

Instead of using a curved shot, he used the instep of his right foot to unleash a powerful, low shot!

The ball flew like a cannonball, skimming the grass, passing under the feet of the leaping wall, and hurtling towards the near corner of the goal at an incredible speed!

The Bulgarian goalkeeper's view was obstructed, and his reaction was slightly slow, allowing the ball to hit the back of the net!

"Gooooooooal!!! Yan Yuan! A beautiful low free kick! England leads 1-0!" The deadlock has finally been broken.

In the 41st minute, Ben Chilwell crossed from the wing, and the ball was headed away by the Bulgarian defender, but the clearance was not far enough.

Kane cleverly received the second ball at the edge of the penalty area, held off the defender, turned and fired a low shot.

The ball flew through the crowd and nestled into the bottom right corner of the goal! 2-0!

At halftime, England went into the locker room with a two-goal lead. Despite the advantage, the game was far more complicated than the score difference suggests.

Southgate, and England fans alike, are far from satisfied with the result.

In the away team's locker room, the atmosphere for the Three Lions was not as relaxed as the scoreline suggested.

Southgate looked serious.

He first acknowledged the team's control of the game and the two goals, but then his tone shifted sharply as he turned his gaze to Rashford, who was sitting in the corner.

"Marcus," Southgate said, his tone clearly showing dissatisfaction and confusion.

"I need you to tell me what happened in the first half? Your teammates created at least three excellent chances and delivered them to you, but you didn't capitalize on a single one!"

Your running was fine, but your final decision was too hasty!

We need you to open up the game on the left flank, not waste chances one after another, such as controlling the ball and shooting.

Is this how you played at Manchester United?

This was the first time Southgate had addressed Rashford like this.

Normally, he wouldn't have had this courage.

He still needs Manchester United's crown prince to win games, so he definitely can't afford to upset Rashford.

But things are different today; Southgate has new options and confidence.

Upon hearing the coach's words, Rashford lowered his head, wiping away sweat with a towel, and remained silent.

The locker room was silent; everyone could sense his frustration and pressure.

Rashford's start to the season at Manchester United has not been smooth sailing either, and the gloom of fluctuating form seems to have carried over to the national team.

To be honest, if Rashford hadn't been so expensive, Southgate definitely wouldn't have chosen him this time.

At this moment, Yan Yuan walked over.

He picked up a bottle of water and handed it to Rashford, then sat down beside him and spoke in a calm voice.

"Marcus, don't worry, everyone has off days. You'll still have chances to score. Believe in yourself."

He patted Rashford on the shoulder.

"In the second half, we will continue to pass the ball to you. Relax and just play like you do in training."

Yan Yuan's actions were beyond his 19 years of age; they were more like those of a mature leader reassuring his teammates.

Instead of criticizing, he offered understanding and encouragement.

Kane also came over and expressed similar support.

This scene eased Southgate's tense expression slightly; he saw the cohesion the team needed.

However, Southgate will not continue to use Rashford as a result.

Driven by tactical considerations and the goal of improving goal difference, Southgate made a decisive decision.

He looked at Bukayo Saka.

This young player has developed a strong working relationship with Yan Yuan and Rice at Arsenal.

"Bukayo, you'll move to the left wing in the second half, replacing Marcus," Southgate instructed.

"I need you to bring your energy and attacking prowess to the left flank, just like you do at the club level. You, Yan Yuan, and Declan should form a triangular support partnership! We need to completely break through their defense!"

The start of the second half saw Saka's introduction, which was like injecting highly efficient fuel into England's attacking engine.

In the 55th minute, Rice intercepted the ball in midfield and, seeing Saka making a high-speed run down the left flank, delivered a precise long diagonal pass.

Saka used his speed to shake off the defender, and after receiving the ball on the left side of the penalty area, instead of blindly crossing, he calmly cut inside, created space, and curled a shot into the far corner with his signature right foot.

The ball arced beautifully through the air and nestled into the net! 3-0!

"Arsenal's young Saka scores! He's just come on and already scored! Arsenal's connection! Rice's assist!" the commentator cheered.

This goal ignited England's attacking passion.

Saka's presence instantly revitalized the attacking third.

His frequent positional switching and communication with Yan Yuan on the left and right wings left Bulgaria's defense overwhelmed.

Rice's shielding and playmaking abilities in midfield provided a solid backing and supply of ammunition for the attacking group in the front.

In the 68th minute, the attack resumed. Henderson played a one-two with Yan Yuan on the right wing before crossing the ball, which was blocked out of bounds, resulting in a corner kick.

Henderson took the corner kick, Kane feinted at the near post, and Yan Yuan, in the middle, ghost-like broke free of the defense, leaped high, and powerfully headed the ball into the goal.

4 is better than 0!

In the 75th minute, Yan Yuan once again demonstrated his terrifying scoring ability.

He cut inside from the right wing, executed a brilliant one-two with Saka, and then received a pass back from Saka at the right edge of the penalty area.

Facing the defender, Yan Yuan didn't stop the ball, but instead curled a perfect shot with his left foot.

The ball bypassed all the defenses and flew straight into the absolute corner of the goal.

A stunning goal! 5-0!

"Yan Yuan scores again! An unstoppable and beautiful arc! He's playing with the same terrifying efficiency in the national team as he does in his club!" The commentator was at a loss for words.

As the match neared its end, in the 89th minute, Yan Yuan returned the favor.

After drawing two defenders down the right flank, he delivered a penetrating through ball with the outside of his foot, finding Kane inside the penalty area.

Kane easily slots the ball home! 6-0!

In the end, England secured a resounding victory away from home.

From the stumbling start to the fluid performance of the "Arsenal triangle" in the second half, the team demonstrated a strong ability to adjust and a potent attack.

Yan Yuan scored two goals and provided one assist, Saka scored one goal, and Rice provided one assist; this trio from Arsenal became the key to the Three Lions' victory.

Rashford sat on the bench, watching his teammates' outstanding performance with a complex expression, but Yan Yuan's words of encouragement during halftime might leave a mark on his heart.

……

A few days later, the England team returned to Wembley Stadium in London to face Kosovo.

Compared to their away game in Sofia, the Three Lions were more relaxed and confident playing at home this time.

Southgate used the same lineup that had worked so well in the second half of the previous game. Instead of using Rashford, he started Saka on the left wing, forming a front three with Yan Yuan and Kane, while Rice and Henderson anchored the midfield.

With the cheers of tens of thousands of home fans, England completely controlled the game from the first minute.

Kosovo's team has limited strength and will find it difficult to mount an effective resistance.

In the 18th minute, England broke the deadlock, with the goal once again coming from a link-up with Arsenal.

Rice delivered a precise long pass from the backfield to Yan Yuan on the right wing. After controlling the ball, Yan Yuan used his individual skill to force his way down the wing and cross the ball. The Kosovo goalkeeper made a mistake coming out, and the ball fell to the far post, where Saka easily tapped it into the empty net!

1 is better than 0!

In the 35th minute, Yan Yuan received a pass back from Kane on the edge of the penalty area. Without adjusting, he unleashed another high-quality curling shot with his left foot before the defender could block him.

The ball sailed over the wall, spinning powerfully into the top right corner of the goal! 2-0!

This goal was strikingly similar to his left-footed wonder goal against Bulgaria, showcasing the balance and terrifying power of his two-footed technique.

"Yan Yuan's left-footed curling shot is just as unstoppable as his right-footed curling shot. Just how many terrifying weapons does his arsenal hold?" the commentator exclaimed in amazement.

In the second half, England seized every opportunity and continued to extend their lead.

In the 55th minute, Kane headed in a cross from Sterling to make it 3-0.

In the 67th minute, substitute Maddison scored with a long-range shot, making it 4-0.

In the 78th minute, Yan Yuan scored his second goal of the match, sealing the final score.

He received a through pass from Henderson during a counter-attack, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, calmly dribbled past the goalkeeper, and scored into an empty net!

5 is better than 0

In the 82nd minute, Yan Yuan used his signature dribbling skills to beat three Kosovo defenders in succession, and finally scored with a self-crushing shot from just outside the penalty area.

6 is better than 0!

"Yan Yuan has scored a hat-trick in this game! Five goals in two games! It's incredible efficiency!" the commentator exclaimed.

Ultimately, England easily defeated Kosovo 6-0 at Wembley, advancing triumphantly in the qualifiers with two wins, 12 goals scored and 0 goals conceded.

After two qualifying matches, the statistics were released, once again drawing the attention of the entire European football world. Yan Yuan delivered a terrifying performance, racking up 5 goals and 2 assists in the two games!

They contribute to 3.5 goals per game on average!

Such efficiency is phenomenal for a winger!

After the match, Yan Yuan dominated the headlines:

The Times: "A king has arrived! Yan Yuan scores five goals and provides two assists in two games, transforming the Three Lions' attacking prowess thanks to Arsenal's system!"

Daily Mail: "The core of Arsenal is the pillar of the Three Lions! Saka, Rice, and Yan Yuan, the Arsenal triangle drives the England machine!"

Bild: "Warning! The Ballon d'Or favorite is unstoppable in the national team as well! Yan Yuan makes the European Championship qualifiers easy!"

Fans were even more excited on social media:

"Yan Shen's form with the national team is much hotter than with his club; the Ballon d'Or is practically his."

"The attack really came alive after Saka came on. I suggest Saka start more often in the future, as Rashford is not consistent at all."

"Rashford is really off, I think Manchester United is doomed."

These two matches not only gave England a decisive advantage in the qualifiers, but also demonstrated to the world Yan Yuan's dominance as the team's absolute core, as well as the immense value of young national team players like Saka and Rice.

Southgate has found the optimal solution for the current attack line.

Yan Yuan, with his unparalleled performance, continues to add the most significant weight to the upcoming Golden Globe Awards selection.

His brilliance has illuminated the entire European football scene, and no one can ignore it.