England’s Euro 2024 campaign got off to a shaky start with a narrow 1-0 victory over Serbia. The Three Lions will be hoping for a more dominant performance as they face Denmark in their second group stage match at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany.
This match holds significance for both teams. For England, Jude Bellingham has etched his name in the history books by becoming the first Englishman to reach 10 major tournament appearances before his 21st birthday. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford continues to break records, having now surpassed all other Englishmen in terms of major tournament appearances. Despite these individual achievements, England faces a historical hurdle: they have never won their first two matches at the European Championships.
Meanwhile, Denmark’s Christian Eriksen has achieved a significant milestone, equalling Simon Kjaer’s record for the most international appearances for Denmark. Eriksen’s presence on the pitch will be crucial for Denmark’s aspirations in this match.
Gareth Southgate, who is now in charge of England for his 97th game, has named an unchanged starting lineup for only the fifth time in his tenure. This strategy has proven successful in the past, with all four previous instances of an unchanged lineup occurring at the World Cup.
Historically, England has a strong record against Denmark in major tournaments, remaining unbeaten in their last three meetings. While Denmark managed to score one goal against England in the Euro 2020 semi-final, it was a memorable free-kick by Mikkel Damsgaard.
This match promises to be a tense encounter, with both teams aiming to secure a crucial victory in their quest for Euro 2024 glory.
