The Improbables · Nation to Glory
Take China to Glory
“sleeping-giant restarters”
China — sleeping-giant restarters. 1.4 billion people, one very stressed manager. The bookmakers file them under the improbables at 1000/1 and drifting.
▶ Play as China
- The bookmakers
- The Improbables — 1000/1 and drifting
- The federation's target
- Compete with dignity — a point gets framed
- Your spine
- a keeper 1.4 billion people scout nightly in goal · Sun Jihai, but he overlaps twice at the back · a metronome from the Dalian dynasty years in midfield · a striker the algorithm re-rates weekly up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far China can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as China
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting