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

In March, a warm and hopeful current is rising in England for English football as the World Cup qualifiers begin.

After a short break in club matches.

The Three Lions' international players from various Premier League giants gathered at the St. George's Park training ground.

Unlike the subtle tension that might have arisen from club rivalries or positional competition in the past, the atmosphere of this training camp was exceptionally different from the very first day.

The root of this change undoubtedly points to the same person—the team's vice-captain, and in fact, the dual core of tactics and spirit, Yan Yuan.

England will face three opponents in this World Cup qualifying campaign.

They are the generally considered "minnows" San Marino, the formidable Albania, and Poland, which boasts a world-class center forward, Robert Lewandowski.

From the outside perspective, this is an excellent opportunity to test the team's form and integrate the lineup, especially to give newcomers a chance to experience the atmosphere of a major competition.

Among the squad, Borussia Dortmund's Bellingham and Manchester City's Foden, two rising stars who are highly anticipated by the entire British world, are particularly eye-catching.

The first match was held at Wembley Stadium.

Facing San Marino, who are ranked at the bottom of the world, the outcome is a foregone conclusion.

England took absolute control from the first minute, creating a half-court attack and defense drill.

The attacking line composed of Yan Yuan, Kane, and Rashford constantly assaulted the opponent's dense defense.

The goal came naturally.

In the 22nd minute, Yan Yuan attracted the defense on the right flank and cleverly passed the ball to the overlapping right-back Walker. Walker crossed from the byline, and Kane powerfully headed the ball into the net from the center, making it 1-0.

But the highlights of the match weren't just the goals.

Southgate boldly included Bellingham and Foden in the starting lineup, forming a midfield trio with Rice.

The two young players were making their debut on the national team's major competition stage, so it was inevitable that they were a little nervous, and their passing and ball handling were somewhat cautious.

Yan Yuan keenly noticed this. During a break in play, he took the initiative to walk over to Bellingham, put his arm around his shoulder, and whispered something.

"Zude, relax, play like you did at Dortmund. When you see an opening, make your run forward. I'll find you. Don't be afraid of making mistakes."

Bellingham nodded seriously after hearing this.

"Definitely, senior brother, I will seize this opportunity."

Yan Yuan also shouted to Foden, who was not far away, "Phil, remember to cut inside more often, your shots are very dangerous!"

Foden gave Yan Yuan a thumbs-up.

"Understood, Yan!"

Yan Yuan's encouragement, like that of an elder brother, quickly had an effect.

In the 35th minute, England patiently passed the ball around in the attacking third. Yan Yuan received the ball with his back to goal at the edge of the penalty area, attracting two defenders.

Instead of forcing a turn, he gently flicked the ball with his heel, passing it to Bellingham, who had quietly made a run from the back!

Bellingham understood perfectly, broke into the penalty area, and calmly slotted the ball into the far corner past the onrushing goalkeeper!

2-0!

"Gooooooooal! Jude Bellingham! First goal for the national team! Beautiful combination play, Yan Yuan's assist was full of imagination! Excellent attacking coordination!" the commentator cheered.

After scoring, Bellingham excitedly rushed to Yan Yuan, who had assisted him, and hugged his senior tightly, his face beaming with unbelievable joy.

Yan Yuan patted his back forcefully and encouraged him loudly:

"See, Zude, just keep playing like this, you'll get better and better!"

However, the football field is not always filled with warmth.

In the 60th minute of the second half, a San Marino defender tackled England's left-back Chilwell from behind with a very rough tackle during a challenge.

The movement was so violent that Chilwell collapsed to the ground in pain.

The referee blew his whistle for a foul, but did not issue a card.

This sparked discontent among the England players.

Typically, these kinds of conflicts involve captain Kane or hot-tempered defenders stepping in to argue.

But this time, the first person to rush to the scene and fearlessly confront the tall San Marino player was Yan Yuan!

His face was devoid of its usual gentleness; his eyes were sharp, and he questioned the other person in a stern voice in English (even though the other person might not understand):

"Hey! Are you kicking a ball or a person? Watch your movements! If you can't play football, you shouldn't be here!"

Yan Yuan stood in front of his opponent. He was nearly 1.9 meters tall and had a more imposing presence than some of the team's guards. His powerful aura instantly intimidated the scene.

Rice, Maguire, Kane and other teammates quickly surrounded him to support him.

The referee quickly intervened and separated the two sides.

Although the opposing team only received a yellow card in the end, Yan Yuan's act of stepping forward was seen by the whole team.

This is not just about standing up for teammates, but also a declaration: I will protect this team, and no one will be allowed to bully us with dirty tricks!

At this moment, he was becoming more and more like a true, responsible first captain.

In the end, England won 5-0 with three more goals from Sterling and substitute Calvert-Lewin.

In the second match, England faced Albania away, making the game more challenging.

Taking advantage of their home field, the opposing team played very tenaciously.

However, the England team has Yan Yuan.

In the 28th minute of the first half, England played a brilliant combination in the attacking third. Sterling cut inside from the left and played a through ball to Foden, who cut inside from the left side of the penalty area. Instead of shooting from a tight angle, Foden selflessly passed the ball across to the center!

Yan Yuan followed up and easily pushed the ball into the empty net!

1-0! This attack fully demonstrated the team's understanding and selflessness in the small space of the attacking third.

In the second half, Yan Yuan once again demonstrated his passing artistry, comparable to De Bruyne.

In the 65th minute, he received the ball on the right wing, observed Foden's run, and delivered a precise long pass of over 40 meters. The ball seemed to have eyes, bypassing the entire opposing defense and landing in front of Foden.

Foden comfortably controlled the ball, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, and calmly chipped the ball into the net! He scored his first international goal!

2-0!

After scoring, Foden also ran to Yan Yuan to express his gratitude.

Yan Yuan's two assists helped two rising stars open their national team goal accounts, and this selfless support and mentorship of newcomers greatly promoted team unity.

Kane and Mount then added two more goals, giving England a 4-0 away victory.

The third match will be more challenging, against Poland.

The match against Poland was the toughest game of this international break.

Lewandowski's Polish team caused a lot of trouble for England's defense.

In the 30th minute of the first half, Poland took advantage of a quick counter-attack, with Lewandowski assisting his teammate to score the first goal.

England are trailing 0-1.

Adversity reveals true heroism.

After conceding the goal, the England team did not panic.

Yan Yuan proactively dropped back to receive the ball, orchestrating the attack and stabilizing the rhythm.

In first-half stoppage time, England won a free kick in the attacking third.

Yan Yuan stepped up in front of the ball without hesitation.

He took a run-up, kicked the ball, and it drew a perfect arc, bypassing the wall of players and going straight into the top corner!

World wave! 1-1!

This crucial goal stabilized the team's morale and allowed them to go into halftime with a draw.

In the second half, England intensified their attack.

In the 60th minute, Yan Yuan played a one-two with Walker on the right wing before crossing the ball from the byline. Kane headed the ball into the net from the center, outmuscled the opposing center-back, and finished the move!

2-1! England take the lead!

In the 75th minute, the suspense of the game was completely killed.

Kane dropped back to pass the ball, and Yan Yuan received it on the edge of the penalty area. He feigned a shot but then cleverly passed it to Sterling, who had made a run into the box. Sterling easily slotted the ball into the net!

3-1! Yan Yuan completed one assist and one goal.

They dominated this clash of titans!

Three games, 5 goals and 2 assists, directly involved in 7 goals!

Yan Yuan proved with his impeccable performance that he is not only a king of the club, but also an undisputed star player of the national team.

More importantly, he helped newcomers Bellingham and Foden quickly integrate into the team and gain confidence.

When the final whistle blew, England secured their third consecutive victory, leading the World Cup qualifying group by a wide margin.

What's even more gratifying is the spirit and form the team has shown.

After the match, the atmosphere reached its peak in the home team's locker room at Wembley Stadium.

The champagne is ready, but at this moment, the joy needs no alcohol to ignite it.

Captain Harry Kane stood in the center of the locker room, a broad smile on his face. He clapped his hands, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"Guys!" Kane's voice boomed. "We did a great job! Three perfect wins! But we have someone to thank especially today..." He smiled and looked at Yan Yuan, who was tidying up his shoes.

"Yan! Our magician, our engine, our big-game player! 5 goals, 2 assists, and..."

He paused, then mimicked Yan Yuan's gesture of standing up for Chilwell, which drew a burst of laughter from everyone.

"And our 'bodyguard' too! Come on, let's cheer for Yan!"

"Yan! Yan! Yan!" Rhythmic cheers and applause rang out in the locker room.

Sterling even jokingly picked up a sports drink bottle and used it as a microphone, bringing it close to Yan Yuan's face.

"Yan, would you like to give your acceptance speech?"

Yan Yuan was a little embarrassed by everyone's enthusiasm. He stood up, smiled, and waved his hand.

"Alright, alright, it's all thanks to everyone. Jude and Phil scored too, that's the most important thing, we're a team!"

"Just talking isn't enough!" Sterling chimed in. "You have to do something! Dance! What do you all say?"

"Good!!" The locker room erupted in unison, with even the usually composed Rice and Pickford joining in the cheers, and Saka clapping along.

"Dance, dance, dance..."

"Give us a dance, Yan! You're the best dancer among us!"

At that moment, Sterling took out his phone, skillfully connected to the Bluetooth speaker in the locker room, and a light and rhythmic hip-hop melody began to play—it was the very catchy song "Not Like Us".

"Yan! Let's have some Popping! Don't refuse, I know you can!" Sterling yelled.

Yan Yuan had previously skipped popping, and everyone remembers that very clearly.

This is no secret within the team, but he rarely shows it in public.

"Alright, since the guys have said so, I guess I'll have to show them how it works."

Amidst the cheers and expectant gazes of everyone, Yan Yuan smiled and stopped being coy.

He walked to the open space in the middle of the locker room, and his body instantly got into the zone with the rhythm of the music.

His muscles began to contract and relax rhythmically, his movements full of pauses and power.

Arms, chest, and legs seemed to have become precise mechanical parts, with every vibration (Pop) and every pause (Hit) perfectly timed with the music.

Accompanied by music with a strong rhythm.

He improvised, sometimes imitating a robot walking, sometimes making wave-like movements as if electricity were passing through it. His skills were superb, and his sense of dance was excellent. You couldn't tell that he was an amateur.

"Yeeeeeeeesssss!!!" The locker room erupted in cheers!

"So cool, Yan!!!"

"Yan! Count me in!!"

Kane gaped in surprise, Sterling swayed excitedly to the rhythm, and the two young players, Bellingham and Foden, stared in disbelief before bursting into enthusiastic applause and whistles.

In the locker room, passing team staff were all attracted by Yan Yuan's dance moves and stopped to join in the fun.

I don't know who joined first.

Rice, Mount, Rashford, Saka, and others started dancing wildly to the music, and the locker room instantly turned into a huge party.

Yan Yuan's solo performance brought the atmosphere to a climax.

When the music ended, he struck a classic pose, panting but with a bright smile.

"Bravo!!" The applause and cheers almost lifted the roof off.

Kane laughed and went up to hug him, while Sterling excitedly patted him on the back.

"Yan, you're practically a professional dancer whose talent was wasted on football!"

"Hahahaha, looks like I danced pretty well."

"I've already recorded a video, and I dare say it will go viral online!"

"Yan, you must teach me sometime!"

This impromptu dance completely eliminated the fatigue after the competition and broke down any possible barriers.

Veteran, newcomer, core player, substitute.

There's no difference between them anymore.

Everyone is in a united team.

At this moment, the Three Lions players are just a group of big boys enjoying football, enjoying victory, and enjoying brotherhood.

Harry Kane watched this scene with a mix of emotions.

As captain, he knows that while technical and tactical skills are important for a team to succeed, the chemistry and unity in the locker room are the true foundation.

The cohesion, joy, and confidence that the England team displayed at this moment were something he had never seen in all his years wearing the Three Lions jersey.

All these changes stemmed from Yan Yuan, a young man who had just finished dancing and was being celebrated by his teammates.

He not only led the team forward with his extraordinary performance on the field, but also used his personal charm, selflessness and affability to truly unite this exceptionally talented team into an invincible whole.

The prospects for the 2022 Qatar World Cup have never been so exciting, thanks to Yan Yuan's presence.

The Three Lions are marching toward the top of the world with unprecedented unity and strength.