CHAPTER 3: ENGLAND VS USA
That day, Diego walked around Orlando after training is over. He then stopped at a sport equipments store to buy something. Suddenly;
"Hi Diego" Diego turned around and saw Rose Lavelle is there alone.
"Hi, Rose. You're alone?" asked Diego.
"Yeah. Need to buy something and the girls refused to leave their rooms" replied Rose.
"I see" said Diego.
"Want to hangout once we're done here?" asked Rose.
"Sure. We can get to know each other more" replied Diego. Rose smirked.
"That's true" said Rose.
Later on;
Diego and Rose walked into a park.
"Mind if I ask you something?" asked Rose.
"Just ask" replied Diego.
"Are you dating someone right now?" asked Rose.
"No, I never really officially date anyone before" replied Diego.
"Really? I don't believe it" said Rose.
"You're not the only one. Even my sisters didn't believe it either" replied Diego.
"Of course nobody believe it. You have such a good look after all" said Rose.
"Thanks. But, it's not that I never try to get a girlfriend though" replied Diego.
"What happened?" asked Rose.
"Well, she chose someone else instead of me" replied Diego.
"That must be heart broken" said Rose.
"Yeah. The reason of why I moved to Leicester City is because I want to move on from that" said Diego then.
"I see. But, it's okay. I'm sure you will find someone else" replied Rose.
"Hope so" said Diego.
"You will be. Trust me a bit, will you" replied Rose. Diego just chuckled.
That weekend,
All players arrived at Exploria Stadium. When Diego walked to the pitch for warming up session, he came across two of his former teammates in USA U17 squad; Christian Pulisic and Reggie Cannon.
"I never thought we will face each other when play for the national team, dude" said Cannon.
"Well, things happened. I'm sure Chris here will play for Croatia instead of USA if Klinsmann didn't brought him back here last 2 years" replied Diego. Pulisic chuckled.
"That's true" said Pulisic.
"Have mercy on me a bit, please" said Cannon. Diego chuckled.
"Well, we'll see about that" replied Diego. Once they enter the pitch, they went separated way.
Meanwhile at the spectators' seats;
"I can't believe this" said Alex.
"Me too" said Helena.
"What are you both talking about?" asked Kelley.
"We're here to watch Diego play but we can't root for him" replied Alex.
"Damn, that's hard" said Lindsey.
"Don't accidentally cheer if he scores goal, both of you. Especially you, Alex. You're one of our captain after all" said USWNT head coach; Jill Ellis.
"I'll try my best, Jill" said Alex.
"Me too" said Helena.
"We'll see later on" said Carli Lloyd.
Starting Line-Up of the match;
USA 1st eleven: Guzan (GK), Cannon (RB), Miazga (CB), Lovitz (CB), Ream (LB), Bradley (RM), Trapp (DM), McKennie (CM), Pulisic (LM), Zardes, Morris (FW)
England 1st eleven: Pickford (GK), Alexander-Arnold (RB), Stones (CB), Maguire (CB), Rose (LB) Dele (CM), Lingard (CM), Dier (CM), Sterling (RW), Morgan (CF), Rashford (LW)
Later on;
Players from both teams marched into the pitch.
"Hey, sis. Look at Diego's jersey number" said Helena.
"What a copycat" replied Alex.
"You won't say the same thing if he wears USA jersey with the same number, right?" asked Kelley.
"Of course. But the problem is right now he plays for England" replied Alex.
"Kane didn't play? I didn't expect that to be honest since he's the captain" said Carli.
"Well, he and Diego play at the same position after all. One must be benched in this formation" said Ali Krieger.
"Not really. Diego can play as a winger too" said Helena.
"Let see how this match goes" said Alex. Then, the national anthem for both nations were played.
Then;
All players already in their position.
PRIIIITTT
The match begins with USA kicked off the 1st half.
8th minute of the match;
The ball is with Bradley. He then sent the ball to McKennie. McKennie then runs with the ball before sent it through to Zardes. Zardes then shoots but Pickford managed to catch the ball.
15th minutes of the match;
England was awarded a corner kick. Once the referee blew his whistle, Alexander-Arnold sent the ball into the penalty box. Diego then jumped high and sent the ball into the net to make it 1-0 for England.
"Helena, did you see that?" asked Alex.
"Yeah. He's celebrating the goal that he scored against the nation that he was born" replied Helena.
"He's a dead meat for sure" said Alex.
"That's true" said Helena then.
27th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Miazga. He then sent the ball to Bradley. Bradley then runs with the ball before suddenly Rose steals the ball easily and sent it to Dier. Dier then runs with the ball before sent it through to Rashford. Rashford then shoots but it hits the crossbar before went out of play.
36th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Trapp. He then sent the ball to Pulisic. Pulisic then runs with the ball at the left flank before crossed it to Zardes. Zardes then shoots but Pickford punched the ball away before Maguire cleared it.
"This England team might not be the best compared to 2002 squad but somehow I had a feeling that they will go far in the World Cup" said Tobin.
"Yeah. They have such a great chemistry to each other" said Christen.
45th+2 minute of the match;
England was awarded a free kick 21-metres from the goal. Diego then is setting the position of the ball before takes few steps backward.
PRIIITTT
Diego then dashed towards the ball before kicks the ball with a curve shot passing through American's defence wall. Guzan jumped to make a save but he only managed to touch the ball with his fingertips before the ball made it into the net for England's 2nd goal.
"He's celebrating again" said Helena.
"He'll die later on" said Alex.
"Maybe he's forgot that he's still a citizen here" said Alyssa.
"Yeah. He's been in England for such a long time after all" said Rose.
"Same goes to me but I still loyal to USA" replied Helena.
"Just because you afraid of Alex" said Lindsey.
"Nah, I'm not afraid of her eventhough she's a rascal" replied Helena.
"Yeah, right. Despite call me rascal, you still come and cuddle with me everytime you have a chance" said Alex.
"Why not? I'm your only younger sister after all" replied Helena before wrapped her arms around Alex's waist.
"Aww, Morgan sisters are so cute" said Kelley.
"Of course we are" said Alex and Helena.
Half time;
"Mate, I don't think you should celebrate your goals against USA. You still have your American citizenship" said Rashford.
"Why not? Everybody celebrating goals" replied Diego.
"Heard your sisters in USA women's team are rascals" said Sterling.
"Oh, fuck. I'm totally forgotten that they're here too. I'll be dead meat later on" replied Diego. The rest just chuckled. Then, Southgate came in to brief about his tactical for the 2nd half.
Later on;
All players already in their position.
PRIIIITTTT
The match restarted with England kicked off the 2nd half.
47th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Bradley. He then runs with the ball at the right flank. He then tried to cross the ball to Pulisic but Lingard managed to intercept the pass before quickly sent it Diego. Diego then shoots but the ball hits the crossbar before went out of play.
"Never though that I will be relieve seeing Diego missed to score" said Alex.
"First time, sis?" asked Helena.
"What do you mean? Have you ever feel it?" asked Alex in returned.
"That's what happen when I watch him played against Spurs" replied Helena.
60th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Trapp. He tried to send the ball to McKennie but suddenly Diego runs and intercept the past before runs with the ball. He then dribbled pass through some USA defenders until he is now 1-on-1 with Guzan. Guzan tried to tackle the ball away but Diego managed to dribble pass through him before shoots the ball into the net to make it 3-0 for England.
"You idiot little brother! Why did you celebrate the goal that you scored against the nation that you were born? You're dead meat next time I meet you!" cried Alex.
"That's true! Idiot twin brother!" said Helena then.
"Calm down, Morgans" said Jill.
"Well, I don't think they will" said Carly.
"That's true" said Lindsey. Later on, Southgate took Diego off the pitch and replaced him with Kane.
"I think I heard some ladies cursing you, mate" said Walker.
"They might be my sisters in US Women Team" replied Diego.
"You're dead meat later on" said Vardy.
"Yeah. I know that" replied Diego. The match continued and it's ended up with England win by 3-0.
Later on
All England National Team players are just walked out from their dressing room before suddenly;
"DIEGO THOMAS MORGAN. STOP RIGHT THERE" cried Alex as she and Helena approaching Diego.
"We'll wait in the bus, mate" said Chilwell.
"Make sure you come back to us alive" said Lingard before the rest of the team walked to their bus. Then, The Morgan sisters quickly headlocking Diego's head.
"Who do you think you are to celebrate the goals you scored against USA?" asked Alex.
"England National Team player?" replied Diego.
"That born with all family members in USA" replied Helena while tighten up the grip.
"Ladies, let me go" plead Diego.
"You're lucky that we love you" said Alex as both her and Helena let Diego go.
"That's true" said Helena then.
"Damn, that's hurt" said Diego.
"That aside. We're proud of your play" said Alex.
"Thanks, sis" replied Diego.
"Goodluck for the World Cup" said Helena.
"Thanks. You both will be there?" asked Diego.
"Of course. We'll bring the whole family with us" replied Alex.
"Great. Anyway, I better get going now" said Diego.
"See you in Russia" replied Helena.
"Of course" replied Diego. Then, he gave his sisters a quick hug before went to his team bus.
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