Match report

Denmark Stuns England 1-1 in Euro Championship Thriller

Denmark
Denmark
1–1
FT
England
England
Jun 20, 2024

In a thrilling Euro Championship match, Denmark stunned England with a 1-1 draw. Harry Kane gave England the lead early on, but a goal from Mads Hjulmand ensured Denmark held their ground. Both teams showed resilience and tactical acumen, making it a memorable encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Harry Kane scored for England at minute 18
  • • Mads Hjulmand equalized for Denmark at minute 34
  • • Jakob Vestergaard (Denmark) and Conor Gallagher (England) received yellow cards
  • • Several key substitutions were made by both teams, including Kane's exit and the introduction of Ollie Watkins for England

Lineups

Denmark

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 3 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 6 A. Christensen (D)
  • 5 J. Mæhle (M)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 17 V. Kristiansen (M)
  • 10 C. Eriksen (F)
  • 19 J. Wind (F)
  • 9 R. Højlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Bah
  • 14 M. Damsgaard
  • 20 Y. Poulsen
  • 11 A. Skov Olsen
  • 15 C. Nørgaard
  • 24 A. Dreyer
  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 4 S. Kjær
  • 7 M. Jensen
  • 26 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 25 R. Kristensen
  • 12 K. Dolberg
  • 22 F. Rønnow
  • 13 M. Jørgensen

England

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 6 M. Guéhi (D)
  • 12 K. Trippier (D)
  • 8 T. Alexander-Arnold (M)
  • 4 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (M)
  • 10 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 P. Foden (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 C. Gallagher
  • 20 J. Bowen
  • 21 E. Eze
  • 19 O. Watkins
  • 14 E. Konsa
  • 24 C. Palmer
  • 25 A. Wharton
  • 13 A. Ramsdale
  • 26 K. Mainoo
  • 23 D. Henderson
  • 15 L. Dunk
  • 18 A. Gordon
  • 22 J. Gomez
  • 17 I. Toney

Timeline

  1. England
    18' England Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane
  2. Denmark
    27' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    J. Vestergaard

    Foul

  3. Denmark
    34' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Hjulmand · Assist: V. Kristiansen
  4. England
    54' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Alexander-Arnold · On: C. Gallagher
  5. Denmark
    57' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Kristiansen · On: A. Bah
  6. Denmark
    57' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Wind · On: M. Damsgaard
  7. England
    62' England Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gallagher

    Foul

  8. Denmark
    67' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: Y. Poulsen
  9. England
    69' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Foden · On: Jarrod Bowen
  10. England
    69' England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Saka · On: E. Eze
  11. England
    70' England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Kane · On: O. Watkins
  12. Denmark
    73' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    J. Maehle

    Foul

  13. Denmark
    82' Denmark subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Eriksen · On: A. Skov Olsen
  14. Denmark
    83' Denmark subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Hjulmand · On: C. Norgaard
  15. Denmark
    87' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    C. Norgaard

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Denmark England
Fouls 13 5
Pass Accuracy 87% 86%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 548 528
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 0.82 0.87
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 476 455
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 10 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harry Kane's early goal gave England a strong start, but Mads Hjulmand's goal in the 34th minute shifted the momentum back to Denmark
  • ▸ Substitutions in the latter part of the match, particularly the introduction of Ollie Watkins for England, aimed to regain control but Denmark's defensive resolve held strong