Denmark vs England 1-1: Euro 2024 – as it happened
All the updates as lacklustre England are held by Denmark in Group C of Euro 2024 in Frankfurt.
This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as England drew with Denmark in Group C of Euro 2024 on Thursday, June 20:
This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as England drew with Denmark in Group C of Euro 2024 on Thursday, June 20:
- England are unconvincing in a 1-1 draw with Denmark in the second Group C match for the teams at Euro 2024, even if the result likely ensured they will advance to the round of 16.
- Harry Kane gives England another fast start at Euro 2024, scoring in the 18th minute at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Denmark levels in the 34th when Morten Hjulmand fires in a powerful low shot from long distance after Kane gives away the ball in defence.
- England have four points from two games after edging past Serbia 1-0 in their first match.
- Slovenia draws 1-1 with Serbia in the earlier match, four days after getting the same result against Denmark. England play Slovenia, and Serbia play Denmark on Tuesday.
- You can follow all the Euro 2024 action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated tournament page and keep up to date with group standings and real-time match results and schedules.
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- 20 Jun 2024 - 18:22(18:22 GMT)
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- 20 Jun 2024 - 18:22(18:22 GMT)
England ‘struggling with and without the ball’, Kane says
The England captain urges his side to reflect and improve after their 1-1 draw with Denmark.
“We’re struggling with and without the ball,” the goalscorer said. “The pressing in both games hasn’t been quite right, and with the ball, we haven’t been good enough – that’s from top to bottom, from me to Picks [Pickford].
“It was tough out there with the heat and the pitch. It wasn’t our greatest game, but we got away with a draw.”
Kane scored for England, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win [File: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters] - 20 Jun 2024 - 18:14(18:14 GMT)
More to come from Al Jazeera Sport
The focus now shifts to Gelsenkirchen, where two-time winners Spain are playing defending champions Italy in Group B.
My colleague Adam Hancock is providing live updates of the match, which will kick off in about 45 minutes.
Elsewhere, India have defeated Afghanistan in cricket’s T20 World Cup in the Super Eights stage.
Advertisement - 20 Jun 2024 - 18:10(18:10 GMT)
‘We can do better,’ England defender Walker says
Speaking to the BBC post-match, Walker says: “The manager wants us to play attacking football. Sometimes in tournament football, you have to manage the game.
“That’s why it’s so hard to win tournaments – just like the Champions League, it’s not a walk-through. You don’t just turn up and take three points.
“We know we can do better. But we’re top of the group, so let’s move on to the next game.”
Walker says England have room for improvement, but they are not bogged down by the draw [Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters] - 20 Jun 2024 - 18:05(18:05 GMT)
How does Group C look?
England are still on top of Group C with four points from two games. Denmark are second with two points, Slovenia are third on goal difference and Serbia are bottom with one point.
You can find the standings of all groups here.
- 20 Jun 2024 - 18:03(18:03 GMT)
Sloppy England waste chance to reach last 16 early
England had the chance to finish as table toppers and reach the last 16 if they registered a win in Frankfurt.
But Southgate’s side settled for a draw as their passive approach allowed Denmark to get back into the game after the Three Lions initially took the lead.
While Foden played better than in the last game and Saka and Guehi looked effective, their key player Bellingham was largely anonymous in attack.
Southgate needs to get more out of his high-profile players. They play Slovenia in their final group game on Tuesday.
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:57(17:57 GMT)
Denmark fought until the end
The Danes had a shaky start, but they bounced back in style after Kane’s opening goal as Hjulmand scored a screamer to level the game.
Denmark dominated much of the second half and fought until the very end.
They will be happy with the result and will go into the next game against Serbia with a good chance of making it to the last 16.
Hjulmand applauds fans after the match [Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters] - 20 Jun 2024 - 17:54(17:54 GMT)
Full time: Denmark 1-1 England
Denmark take a point from the fixture after Hjulmand cancelled out Kane’s opener.
England were sloppy in many departments, and questions will be raised for their manager Southgate.
Denmark, on the other hand, were robust in their defence and kept England at bay.
Southgate with Kieran Trippier after the match [Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters] - 20 Jun 2024 - 17:52(17:52 GMT)
End of game
Eze tries to cut inside from the left wing, but a crowd of Denmark defenders come just in time to block him. And that’s the end of the game!
90+3 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
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Rusty England
England have not been threatening in the second half. It is going to take a lot of effort for Southgate’s side to get past this robust Danish defence.
90+1 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:48(17:48 GMT)
Three minutes added
Three more minutes for either team to find the win.
90 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:45(17:45 GMT)
Chance for Hojbjerg
Bellingham gives away the ball, and Hojbjerg cuts inside and unleashes a right-footed shot from the edge of the box that sails over the bar!
England are under great pressure now.
85 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:43(17:43 GMT)
Guehi errs but recovers
Guehi gives away the ball in midfield but recovers quickly, blocking Bah, who was charging down the right wing.
Guehi has been good in defence for the Three Lions in this contest!
84 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:41(17:41 GMT)
Double change for Denmark
Eriksen and goalscorer Hjulmand are withdrawn as Norgaard and Skov Olsen are brought on.
82 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:38(17:38 GMT)
England’s triple change has worked so far
Eze, Watkins and Bowen have all had an instant impact since being brought on in the 70th minute.
England fans will be hoping Watkins can get on the scoresheet and seal the game.
78 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
England manager Gareth Southgate takes in his side’s chances [John Sibley/Reuters] - 20 Jun 2024 - 17:36(17:36 GMT)
Pickford makes a save
Pickford bends forward to collect a low shot from Hojbjerg from 30 yards (27 metres) out that also took a deflection off an England player in the box.
76 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:33(17:33 GMT)
Maehle booked
Maehle enters the referee’s book for a challenge on Bowen.
74 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:32(17:32 GMT)
End-to-end action
Pickford dives to his right side to parry away a shot from Hojbjerg, who made the attempt from the edge of the box.
73 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
- 20 Jun 2024 - 17:31(17:31 GMT)
Watkins comes close!
Bellingham picks out Watkins inside the Denmark box with a clever ball! Watkins makes the run and takes a shot, but the Denmark keeper comes off his line and blocks it with his legs.
71 mins: Denmark 1-1 England
Schmeichel makes a save as Watkins takes a shot [Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters] - 20 Jun 2024 - 17:28(17:28 GMT)
Triple change for England
Foden, Saka and Kane are replaced by Bowen, Eze and Watkins.
That’s a bold move from Southgate.
70 mins: Denmark 1-1 England