Euro 2024: Denmark holds England to a draw, denying Harry Kane and team a spot in R16

England will have to wait until Matchday 3 to secure their spot in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 after being held to a draw by Denmark on Thursday, June 20. In a rematch of the Euro 2020 semifinal, England’s lead was nullified by a brilliant goal from Denmark’s Morten Hjulmand in the first half. The draw means Denmark faces a must-win game on Matchday 3, while England remains on course to qualify for the Round of 16.

**Denmark Earn Valuable Draw**

England entered the match brimming with confidence after a 1-0 victory over Serbia but was given a reality check by Denmark. England captain Harry Kane put the Euro 2020 runners-up ahead in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by the Danes and scoring with his left foot. However, Denmark equalized in the 34th minute when Morten Hjulmand received a precise pass from Christian Eriksen and fired a spectacular goal from outside the box, leaving Jordan Pickford helpless.

The match remained 1-1 after Hjulmand’s equalizer, with no further goals scored. In the 55th minute, Phil Foden hit the base of the Denmark goal but couldn’t beat Kasper Schmeichel. In the final 20 minutes, Gareth Southgate made bold substitutions, taking off Kane, Bukayo Saka, and Foden and replacing them with Eberechi Eze, Ollie Watkins, and Jarrod Bowen. Notably, Cole Palmer did not see any action in the Euro 2024 match.

**Looking Ahead**

England will face Slovenia on Tuesday, June 25, where a win would secure them the top spot in the group, while a draw would also guarantee a place in the last 16. Denmark will take on Serbia, with the winner advancing to the next round. A draw, however, would jeopardize the chances for both teams.