Denmark vs England: Preview, predictions and lineups

England will book their place in the Euro 2024 knockouts with a victory over Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday evening.

For the fourth major tournament on the spin, Gareth Southgate’s side got off to a winning start as they edged out a physical Serbia side 1-0 in Gelsenkirchen. Jude Bellingham headed home the game’s only goal amid a dominant start from the Three Lions, but they were eventually forced to hold onto all three points following a disappointing but stout second half showing.

While England’s defensive security should be commended, there’s no doubt that they’ll have to improve in possession if they are to overcome their fiercest competitors this summer.

These two last met on the big stage at Euro 2020 with a place in the final at stake. Denmark had enjoyed a magical run to the last four off the back of a near tragedy but were beaten after extra-time.

Kasper Hjulmand’s side have their work cut out if they’re to replicate their run from three years ago and their tournament started with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Slovenia. If they lose on Thursday, the Danes will need to overcome Serbia on Matchday 3 to qualify.

Here is 90min’s guide to England’s Euro 2024 group stage clash against Denmark.

Denmark vs England H2H Record (Last Five Games)

Current form (all competitions)

Denmark may have faded in the second half and struggled to impose themselves against an improving Slovenia on Matchday 1, but Hjulmand is unlikely to make many changes to his starting XI for Thursday’s game.

Joakim Maehle, one of the Danish stars from three years ago, could come in down the right after earning minutes off the bench last time out.

Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen, Kasper Dolberg and Yussuf Poulsen are also fighting for minutes.

Denmark predicted lineup vs England (3-4-1-2): Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Maehle, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Kristiansen; Eriksen; Wind, Hojlund.