June 18th 2024.
England is looking to secure their spot in the Euro 2024 knockout phase with a win against Denmark on Thursday. Their campaign began with a close 1-0 victory over Serbia, but they are aiming for a stronger performance in their upcoming match.
The team's first game saw Jude Bellingham's impressive header in the 13th minute as the deciding factor, but their lackluster second-half display almost cost them the win. Luckily, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford came through with a crucial save against Dusan Vlahovic to secure the three points. This result propelled England to the top of Group C, ahead of their next opponents, Denmark, who drew 1-1 with Slovenia in their opener.
A victory against Denmark would guarantee England's spot in the knockout phase of the tournament, but they are not taking their opponents lightly. The Danish team, ranked 21st in the world, boasts top players such as Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Hojlund, and Kasper Schmeichel. The upcoming clash in Frankfurt is also a rematch of the Euro 2020 semi-final, where England came from behind to secure their place in the final against Italy, ultimately losing on penalties.
Heading into the match, there are some doubts surrounding England's starting lineup. Luke Shaw is still recovering from a hamstring injury, and Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance against Serbia has divided opinions. Some have also suggested adding more speed to the team's attack with the inclusion of players like Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, or Anthony Gordon, after Serbia managed to keep them at bay for most of the previous game.
Fortunately, England did not suffer any injuries in their game against Serbia, so their starting lineup is expected to remain largely unchanged. However, Shaw may be given some playing time off the bench to regain his match fitness before the knockout games. Kieran Trippier is likely to retain his spot on the left side of the defense. In attack, there is a possibility that Phil Foden, who was named Premier League Player of the Season, could be given a rest after a below-par performance in the last game. This could open up a spot for one of Palmer, Eze, or Gordon, who were all unused substitutes in the previous match.
Denmark may also make some changes to their lineup after their unconvincing performance in their first game. Christian Norgaard and Mathias Jensen are pushing for starting spots, while captain Simon Kjaer could return to the defense after recovering from a muscle injury.
The match between England and Denmark will kick off at 5pm BST on Thursday, with live coverage on BBC One and streaming available on BBC iPlayer. The two teams have a long history dating back to 1948, with England winning 13 out of their 22 matches against Denmark. The Danes have never beaten England in a major tournament, with the Three Lions coming out on top in their previous encounters at the Euro 2020 semi-finals and the 2002 World Cup round-of-16 stage. They also played out a goalless draw in the group stage of Euro 1992.
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