Euro 2024 Football News: Denmark Draw with England in Thrilling Encounter
In a highly anticipated Euro 2024 qualifier, Denmark and England played out an enthralling 1-1 draw at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
Denmark Ratings:
Kasper Schmeichel (GK) 6 – Beaten at close range by Kane when England took the lead, but made a fine save from Watkins.
Joachim Andersen (RCB) 7 – The Crystal Palace defender was smooth, as there was not much threat on his side.
Jannik Vestergaard (CB) 7 – Booked for a trip on Saka, but fought hard to contain Kane. His smart distribution helped his team.
Andreas Christensen (LCB) 7 – An assured presence at the back, slipping the ball into midfield. Outnumbered when England scored.
Joakim Mæhle (RWB) 7 – Had the run of the right flank during the first half, as England had nothing on the left.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (CM) 7 – Allowed to take a grip on midfield, stepped forward, and changed the game with his power.
Morten Hjulmand (CM) 7 MOTM – Walloped the ball in from 25 yards for Denmark’s equalizer. Intelligent passing gave his team a foothold.
Victor Kristiansen (CM) 5 – Caught napping by Walker when England scored, but improved as the game went on.
Christian Eriksen (AM) 6 – Skipped into some menacing positions, as England struggled to pin the playmaker down.
Jonas Wind (CF) 6 – Worked hard and occupied England’s centre-backs. An old-fashioned front two was a throwback from Denmark.
Rasmus Højlund (CF) 6 – Caused problems with his movement, but lacked incisiveness before going off.
Substitutes: Yussuf Poulsen 6, Alexander Bah 6, Mikel Damsgaard 6, Andreas Skov Olsen 6, Christian Nørgaard 6.
England Ratings:
Jordan Pickford (GK) 6 – Could not be faulted for Denmark’s equalizer, saving a few shots and handling one nervy punch.
Kyle Walker (RB) 6 – Shook off a knock and created England’s goal. More ambition, overlapping a lot, but made errors.
John Stones (CB) 7 – It was hard to pick holes in his performance, though he may be annoyed with his passing.
Marc Guéhi (CB) 6 – Up and down, with some accomplished moments, but made a huge recovery tackle late on.
Kieran Trippier (LB) 5 – His defending remains as aggressive as ever, but his inability to offer natural width is a problem.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (CM) 4 – The “vanity project” is not working, as he showed no control, no awareness, and was bypassed too easily.
Declan Rice (CM) 4 – Overwhelmed, with too many holes to plug in his part of the pitch. Poor in possession.
Jude Bellingham (CM) 4 – Sloppy, losing the ball too much, wanting too much time, and lacking urgency. A wake-up call.
Bukayo Saka (RW) 6 – Forced the ball on for the opener, but Denmark closed down the passing avenues to him.
Harry Kane (CF) 5 – Faded after opening the scoring, furious with himself after giving away the ball for Denmark’s equalizer.
Phil Foden (LW) 6 – One super run, bright in the middle, less effective on the flank, and hit the post from 25 yards.
Substitutes: Conor Gallagher 5, Eberechi Eze 5, Ollie Watkins 6, Jarrod Bowen 5.
The draw leaves both teams well-positioned in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, with Denmark and England sitting second and third respectively in Group H, trailing leaders Ukraine. The next fixtures for both sides will be crucial as they continue their pursuit of a spot at the tournament in Germany.
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