Denmark managed to stop an England team that left a lot to be desired and took a 1-1 draw on Matchday 2 of the Euro 2024.
The ‘Three Lions’ started with control of the ball, passing it from one side to the other, but the ‘Red Dynamite’ defense was well positioned.
had to come Kyle Walker to put pressure on Victor Kristiansen and steal the ball from him on the wing. The winger sent a cross looking for Bukayo Saka, but a series of rebounds put the ball in a position for Harry Kane to open the scoring.
The captain scored his 64th goal with the national team and his first in this edition of the tournament in the 18th minute.
Denmark quickly shook off the mistake and began to create dangerous plays, putting the rival defense in check.
The tie looked closer and closer and in the 34th minute Morten Hjulmand appeared with a shot from outside the area to beat Jordan Pickford. The midfielder’s shot exceeded 100 km/h, leaving the English goalkeeper no chance.
In the complement, the ‘Three Lions’ had the first clear, through Phil Foot who sent a low shot to the post.
Gareth Southgate began to readjust the lineup in the 69th minute, bringing on two forwards and taking off two midfielders: Foden gave way to Jarrod Bowen and Saka went for Eberechi Eze.
Morten Hjulmand debuted as a scorer with a ‘delikatessen’
However, the changes did not work, as the Danes continued the pressure and continuously besieged the English with long-distance shots.
At 85′ came Denmark’s last option, after a corner, Andreas Christensen He found himself practically alone in front of the goal, but he sent the ball over the top.
With this result, England remains the leader of Group C, with four points, followed by Denmark with two, Slovenia also with two and Serbia with one.
