导出博客文章Gareth Southgate began his tenure as Englands permanent coach with a message to
his players: Act like elite sportsmen or forget about competing with the worlds
best.The last time Englands players were on international duty for games against
Scotland and Spain, Wayne Rooney was pictured looking bleary-eyed at a wedding
reception at the team hotel while other players reportedly went on a night out
that involved a 200-mile (320-kilometer) round trip.No rules were broken as the
players were officially off that night, but there has been criticism of their
off-field discipline and questions asked about whether they are leading the
lifestyle of elite athletes.Discipline was high on the agenda for Southgate in
his first news conference since being given the job on a full-time basis, and
the new coach said it would be wrong of him to read any riot acts and lay down
the law.There was a gentle reminder, however, that Englands players need to act
responsibly and change their off-field culture if the team is to challenge for
major titles. Englands one and only trophy remains the 1966 World Cup and the
team has performed poorly in recent tournaments.If we think we are good enough
to play the best teams in the world and give ourselves a slight handicap on the
way, good luck with that, said Southgate, showing theres a no-nonsense side to
one of the supposed nice guys of English soccer.The key is, he added, we want to
develop an elite team. We want to be a world-class team. Every aspect of our
training and prep has to work towards that.There is set to be a review of what
players do in their down-time while on international duty.Fundamental to that,
Southgate said, is how are we going to be physically at our very best to perform
at the highest level because in international and top European football in this
day and age, the physical preparation is key. So there is an opportunity to
discuss it with the players and see what they want to do.Southgate said Rooney
will remain as Englands captain even though the Manchester United forward
started only two of the four games during Southgates spell as interim coach.Its
obviously not a case that Wayne expects to play every game, Southgate said. Its
important for me that we develop more leaders in that group.Wayne has played an
important part for England up to this point. Im sure he will do in the future,
but we have to develop others.One day into his job as Englands full-time soccer
coach, Southgate will fully appreciate there is far more to the role than
training and picking 11 players to go out on the field for matches.Aside from
the players off-the-field culture, Southgate was quizzed about the sex abuse
scandal engulfing the English game, including whether his employer -- the
Football Association -- has a grip on the issue and whether he would encourage
players to come forward with their own personal experiences.Soccer took a back
seat, which is something Southgate may have to get used to. It also demonstrated
the demanding and wide-ranging nature of the role.Im in a position where the
comments I make, the opinions I have are going to be reported a lot more widely
and theres a great responsibility that comes with that, Southgate said. Thats
something Im comfortable with. Its important in this role to show
leadership.Theres a need to be a good coach, a good teacher ... but leadership
is fundamental in what we do here.
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PITTSBURGH -- Ivan Nova used aggression to quash any nervousness about making
his first start with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Nova pitched seven innings in front
of his new home fans, Homer Bailey struggled in his second start since having
Tommy John surgery and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Saturday
night.Nova (8-6) was acquired from the New York Yankees on Monday for two
players to be named and gave up three runs and six hits with five strikeouts and
no walks. He had spent his entire seven-year career with New York.I did what I
wanted to do -- be a little bit aggressive in the strike zone, Nova said. I got
a lot of strikes and got quick outs.Nova pitched more than six innings just
three times in 15 starts with the Yankees this season.This guys pitched for a
lot of years, in New York City, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. So, hes done
some things. Hes just trying to find more consistency and get the opportunity.
He wants to pitch with an edge and he was able to show that.Starling Marte
welcomed reliever Josh Smith with a two-run single in the fourth to give the
Pirates a 5-2 lead. Marte and Josh Harrison each had two hits for Pittsburgh,
which entered three games out of the second NL wild card.Tony Watson pitched a
perfect ninth for his second save in three chances since All-Star closer Mark
Melancon was traded to the Washington Nationals. Watson blew the save Friday
night but the Pirates rallied for a 3-2 win.It was good to get back out there
again after what happened last night, Watson said. Its even better that we won
both games.The Reds Brandon Phillips hit two solo home runs off Nova for the
13th multihomer game of his 15-year career. The second baseman raised his season
total to eight but had last homered May 7 and ended a career-long streak of 286
at-bats without connecting.Phillips is 9 for 15 with six RBI and six runs in his
last four games.Reds shortstop Zack Cozart extended his hitting streak to 14
games.Phillips second home run cut the Reds deficit to 5-3 in the seventh. He
also homered in the second when Tucker Barnhart had an RBI single to put
Cincinnati ahead 2--1.ddddddddddddThe Pirates scored twice against Bailey (1-1)
in the third to move in front 3-2. John Jaso was hit by a pitch with the bases
loaded with two outs and Francisco Cervelli followed with an RBI single.Bailey
allowed five runs and eight hits in three-plus innings. He struck out four and
walked one. He was coming off a promising season debut, limiting San Diego to
two runs and five hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 3-2 win on July 31.There wasnt
acute pain but I just didnt feel very good, Bailey said. I couldnt finish my
pitches. I knew before the game it might be a problem but I was hoping to throw
enough pitches to get us through until we could get the lead to the bullpen.I
know this is part of recovery process but it doesnt feel good when you cost your
team the game. The bullpen pitched great but the starter didnt.The Pirates won
their second game in a row following a 1-5 stretch while the Reds lost
back-to-back games for the first time since dropping three in a row from July
8-10. The loss also ended Cincinnatis streak of six consecutive series victories
since the break.TRAINERS ROOMPirates: 3B David Freese (left elbow discomfort)
was removed from the game in the seventh inning. ... RF Gregory Polanco (left
shoulder discomfort) did not start for a third straight game.PITCHING SHUFFLEThe
Pirates purchased RHP Curtis Partchs contract from Triple-A Indianapolis to take
the bullpen spot of RHP Arquimedes Caminero, who was traded to the Seattle
Mariners for a player to be named.Meanwhile, LHP Jeff Locke is moving to the
bullpen. Manager Clint Hurdle said there is no room for Locke in the rotation
following the trade for Nova and the activation of RHP Ryan Vogelsong on
Thursday from the disabled list.UP NEXTReds: RHP Dan Straily (6-6, 3.80 ERA)
will start Sunday in the finale of the three-game series and try to extend his
streak of six straight quality starts.Pirates: RHP Gerrit Cole (7-6, 2.73) is
0-5 with a 5.30 ERA in seven career starts against Cincinnati. ' ' '
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