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

The European Championship qualifiers for October kicked off today.

In October, Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, was already deep in autumn, with a chilly evening breeze, but inside Eden Stadium, it was like a boiling furnace.

The stands were packed, a sea of ​​red surged forth, and a giant Tifo displayed the Czech lion emblem; the atmosphere was so fervent it seemed to set the night sky ablaze.

All the expectations of Czech fans were focused on a tall and strong figure – Patrik Schick.

Their new hero, hailed by the media as the "Czech Yan Yuan" (a reference to a famous Chinese comedian), is the hope for the forward line.

During the pre-match warm-up on the field, every time Schick touched the ball, the stands would erupt in a deafening roar of cheers, the pressure and anticipation hanging over the field as if it were a tangible force.

In contrast, the England team, playing away, appeared much more composed.

Inside the players' tunnel, Walker wore the captain's armband and looked somber.

Walking beside him was Yan Yuan, the 19-year-old vice-captain.

He took a deep breath, his gaze calmly sweeping over the slightly tense Czech team members not far away, finally settling on Schick, who was surrounded by the crowd.

Yan Yuan's lips curled into a slight smile. This was not contempt, but rather the excitement of facing a challenge.

He was eager to know just how strong this player, dubbed the Czech version of himself, was.

"Guys," Walker said in a deep voice before the game, giving his final pep talk, "remember the tactics, stay focused! This is their territory, use the ball to shut them up!"

Yan Yuan added that the sound, though not loud, clearly reached the ears of each attacker.

"Guys, let me add one more thing: follow our training routine, get moving, and I'll find you with the pass."

The commentary also began its warm-up phase.

Inside the Sky Sports studio, veteran commentator Martin Taylor and his partner, former England international Gary Neville, were ready to go.

Good evening, and welcome to this key Euro 2020 qualifier, Czech Republic vs. England, brought to you by our live commentary from Eden Stadium in Prague.

Martin Taylor's voice remained as steady as ever.

"Gary, the biggest news before the match was undoubtedly the absence of England captain Kane, which had a huge impact on the Three Lions' attacking line."

Gary Neville chimed in.

"Without a doubt, Harry is the team's goal-scoring guarantee and tactical pivot, but Coach Southgate has made a very bold adjustment."

We see in the starting lineup that Yan Yuan, the super striker who usually plays on the right wing, has been deployed as an attacking midfielder today! This is a very interesting tactical change.

Martin Taylor provides a detailed analysis of the lineup.

"Yes, England fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation today. Pickford was still in goal; the defense, from left to right, consisted of Chilwell, Maguire, Stones, and Kyle Walker; the two holding midfielders were Henderson and Declan Rice;

In attack, Rashford is on the left, Sterling on the right, and Sancho is at the forefront! Yan Yuan, meanwhile, is behind them, serving as the playmaker! This is definitely a point worth watching.

Gary Neville analyzed.

"Southgate clearly hopes to use Yan Yuan's unparalleled vision and passing ability to compensate for Kane's absence."

Yan Yuan has occasionally played this position at Arsenal, and he has the ability. However, entrusting him with this crucial role in an important away game puts considerable pressure on him. Let's see how he handles it.

"Beep—!"

With the referee's whistle, the battle began.

Just as Southgate predicted, the Czech team launched a fierce attack from the start, taking advantage of their home field.

They attempted to use simple long passes to directly target Schick, the focal point in the attacking third.

In the first attack, the Czech Republic crossed the ball from the wing, and Schick outjumped Stones to win the first ball. He headed the ball across, but fortunately, his teammate's shot went high, giving the England team a scare.

The cheers from the stands were so loud they almost lifted the roof off.

Schick waved his arms, inspiring his teammates and fans.

However, after weathering the initial three blows...

England began to stabilize their position and gradually took control of the game's tempo through Yan Yuan, their midfield pivot.

In the 12th minute, Yan Yuan's first magical moment arrived.

After passing the ball around in their own half, England's ball was passed between Rice and Henderson to Yan Yuan, who had dropped back to the center circle to receive it.

The Czech midfielders immediately pressed forward.

Yan Yuan appeared to be turning around, but he used a nimble Cruyff turn to get rid of the defense. At the same time, his eyes had already scanned the open space in the frontcourt.

"Yan Yuan gets the ball, turns immediately, a brilliant decision! He escapes the Czechs' encirclement!" Martin Tyler commented.

"Look this time, the Czech team's defense is a bit too high..." Gary Neville said before he could finish.

Yan Yuan barely adjusted, and with his body half-turned, he suddenly unleashed a long, low pass with the outside of his right foot!

The ball flew like a precision-guided missile at incredible speed, piercing through the entire Czech defense and landing right in front of Sterling, who had successfully beaten the offside trap!

"Beautiful pass! Sterling! One-on-one!" Martin Tyler exclaimed.

Sterling's speed advantage was fully demonstrated.

He easily caught up with the ball and, facing the onrushing Czech goalkeeper Vaclik, calmly slotted it into the far corner!

Goal! 1-0!

"Gooooooooooooal!!! Raheem Sterling! But seventy percent of the credit goes to Yan Yuan! That outside-of-the-foot pass was just like... just like Kevin De Bruyne!" Martin Taylor's voice was full of admiration.

Gary Neville also said excitedly.

"My God, I almost thought I saw De Bruyne in an England kit! The speed, angle, and timing of that pass were perfect! Yan Yuan's vision in midfield is simply a gift!"

Sterling celebrated wildly after scoring, then immediately pointed to Yan Yuan and ran over to hug him tightly.

Yan Yuan smiled and patted his head.

Gareth Southgate on the sidelines pumped his fist, the effect of the tactical change was immediate.

After taking the lead, England played with more composure. Yan Yuan's decisive command in midfield kept the team's attack organized and efficient.

"Jaden, drop back a bit to receive the ball!"

"Marcus, move to the wing!"

"Declan, be careful!"

Yan Yuan's shouts could be clearly heard on the court.

Just like in training, he kept directing his teammates' movements, acting like a midfield commander.

Yan Yuan's range of movement is extremely wide, sometimes dropping back to the defensive midfield position to receive and organize attacks, and sometimes surging forward to threaten the goal from the edge of the penalty area.

In the 35th minute, Yan Yuan once again demonstrated his passing skills.

He received the ball in the middle-left position, attracted two defenders, and instead of being greedy for points, he used his left foot to send a long diagonal pass of more than 40 meters, accurately finding Kyle Walker who was completely unmarked on the right wing.

Kyle Walker controlled the ball unchallenged, calmly observed the situation, and then crossed it into the net. Sancho easily headed the ball into the goal at the far post!

2-0!

"Again! Yan Yuan's pass! Such excellent vision! He has completely revitalized England's attack!" the commentator exclaimed in praise.

Although Yan Yuan did not directly assist in this attack, his precise long pass was the root of the attack and can be called the "key initiative".

In the second half, the Czech Republic tried to strengthen their attack, but England maintained better control of the game.

In the 55th minute, England launched a quick counter-attack.

Rashford broke through on the left and passed the ball across the middle, where Yan Yuan received it at the edge of the penalty area.

Normally he would choose to pass the ball here, but this time, he glanced at the goal and then at the position of the defender, and found a very narrow shooting path.

Without hesitation, he gently flicked the ball with his left foot.

He adjusted his position and then used the inside of his right foot to curl a beautiful ball into the air!

The ball bypassed the Czech defender who was diving to block it, drew an elegant rainbow, and went straight into the top right corner of the goal!

World wave!

"Yan Yuan! From outside the penalty area... a shot!!!! Goooooooooal!!!!" Martin Tyler's voice rose to its highest point. "An unparalleled world-class goal! Absolutely into the corner! Czech goalkeeper Vaclik had no chance! 3-0! The game is almost over!"

"A brilliant strike!" Gary Neville added. "That's the value of a superstar! When he needs to step up, he solves the problem like this! This goal showcases his superb shooting skills and immense confidence! Yan Yuan's captaincy is crucial both at the club and national team levels!!"

This goal ignited the away stands and silenced the Czech fans.

Yan Yuan ran with his arms outstretched under the Prague night sky, receiving the adoration of his teammates.

After taking a commanding lead, the England team played with more relaxation.

In the 68th minute, Yan Yuan provided another assist.

After receiving the ball in the middle, he keenly observed that the Czech team's defense was not focused and delivered a penetrating through ball, breaking through the opponent's offside trap.

Sancho understood perfectly, sprinted forward to create a one-on-one opportunity, and calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper to score his second goal.

4-0!

In the 75th minute, Yan Yuan launched another attack.

He passed the ball through the middle to Stones, who crossed from the byline. Rashford made a timely run to receive the ball, cut inside, and scored.

5-0!

The game has completely entered garbage time.

But the Czech team, playing at home, did not give up and continued to strive for a consolation goal.

In the 82nd minute, the Czech team crossed from the wing, and Stones appeared to touch the ball with his arm while challenging Schick in the penalty area.

After being prompted by VAR, the referee awarded a penalty!

The ruling was rather harsh, and Stones looked completely innocent.

"Okay, Stones' arm just touched the ball, the call seems indisputable, let's see if the Czech can capitalize on the opportunity," the commentator said.

Schick stood at the penalty spot himself, withstood the pressure, and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net.

5-1! The Czech Republic pulled one back.

A few claps finally broke out at Eden Stadium.

But this goal did not affect the overall outcome.

In the 89th minute, England launched another attack.

Saka, who came on as a substitute, broke through on the right wing and cut the ball back, which Yan Yuan then slotted home.

The final score was 6-1!

The match is over! England have secured a resounding victory away from home!

Commentator Martin Taylor summarized.

"A perfect away win! 6-1! England displayed formidable attacking firepower even without Kane."

And at the heart of all this was Yan Yuan, playing as an attacking midfielder today! A world-class goal, a shot on goal, two direct assists, and numerous crucial plays! He completely dominated the midfield today!

Gary Neville was lavish in his praise.

"I must admit, Southgate's tactical change was a stroke of genius. Yan Yuan displayed masterful skill in midfield. His passing, vision, leadership, and especially those few 'De Bruyne-esque' passes were truly impressive. Tonight, he was the magician at Eden Stadium!"

After the match, Yan Yuan was undoubtedly named the best player of the game.

Wearing the captain's armband, he walked with his teammates to the away stands to thank the England fans who had traveled from afar.

Under the Prague night sky, Yan Yuan's figure appeared even taller.

That night, he not only led the team to a resounding victory with goals and assists, but also demonstrated to the world with his performance as a midfield maestro that even when he is not on his most familiar wing, he is still a superstar who can decide the course of a game.

The performance in this match seems to have added a significant weight to the Golden Globe competition.

In the world of football, Yan Yuan's name has become a new synonym for excellence and all-around ability.