Promoted to National Football Team Captain, Chinese Team's Next Stage Goal

"The Bird's Nest is especially lively today!"

Gao Lin rested an elbow on Lin Feng's shoulder and looked out at the packed Bird's Nest Stadium, letting out a sigh of admiration.

"It'd be so cool if I could score a hat trick in front of a crowd like this!"

After saying that, Gao Lin nudged Lin Feng with his elbow, blinking repeatedly as though he were an undercover agent sending a secret signal.

Lin Feng couldn't help rolling his eyes at that.

Not much to look at, but he sure had big dreams!

Did he think hat tricks were cabbages growing in his backyard?

"Australia's defenders are big and strong. Without strong Physical Confrontation ability, it won't be easy to tear through their defense. Instead of standing here fantasizing about a hat trick, you'd be better off thinking about how to deal with their defenders!"

There actually wasn't much difference between Gao Lin and Dong Fangzhuo in height or weight, but King Dong's Physical Confrontation ability was far stronger than Gao Lin's.

And that was despite Dong Fangzhuo having made far fewer appearances in top-flight leagues than Gao Lin!

It wasn't that Gao Lin couldn't engage physically, but he was rather sly and didn't like standing in the penalty area to wrestle with opposing defenders. He preferred drifting out of the box, actively searching for holes in the opposing defense, then using his excellent awareness and footwork to combine with his teammates and deliver a lethal blow.

Compared with Dong Fangzhuo, Gao Lin had far more assists, whether in league play or for the national team. That was a reflection of Gao Lin's personal style.

Trying to pin him down permanently as a center forward would instead limit his abilities.

Still, Lin Feng hoped he would improve his Physical Confrontation