England will have to wait for Matchday 3 to book their place in the R16 of the Euro 2024 after they were held for a well-earned draw by Denmark on Thursday (June 20). In a repeat of the Euro 2020 semifinal, England had their lead canceled out by Denmark’s Morten Hjulmand after he scored a superb goal in the first half. The draw means Denmark will have a must-win contest on matchday 3 while England seal qualification for the R16.

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Denmark earn valuable draw

Entering the match with high confidence having beaten Serbia 1-0, England were offered a reality check in the second match by Denmark. Skipper Harry Kane helped the Euro 2020 runners-up with an early lead having scored in the 18th minute. He pounced on a mistake at the back for the Danish side and struck with his left foot to give his side the lead. However, that lead did not last long as the Danish side came back to life in the 34th minute.

Hjulmand was given a neat pass by Christian Eriksen in the 34th minute as he scored yet another goal from outside the box. A helpless Jordan Pickford was unable to save the ball which was struck with an acute angle. The goal cancelled out Kane’s opener to make it 1-1 while no more goals were scored in the match.

In the 55th minute, Phil Foden struck the base of the Denmark goal, however, he could not get the better of Kasper Schmeichel. Gareth Southgate also made bold decisions in the final 20 minutes of the match as he brought off the trio of Kane, Bukayo Saka and Foden replacing them with Eberechi Eze, Ollie Watkins and Jarrod Bowen. Interestingly, Cole Palmer was not brought on and is yet to taste action at the Euro 2024.

England will next take on Slovenia on Tuesday (June 25) with a win guaranteeing them the top place in the group while a draw will also see them clinch a place in the last 16. Denmark will take on Serbia with the winner going through while a draw will dent the hopes of both teams.

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