England also disappoint in their second game at the European Championships. The Three Lions were held to a 1-1 draw by Denmark.
As in their opening game against Serbia, England failed to show their undoubted potential against Denmark. Unlike against the Eastern Europeans, where a goal from Jude Bellingham secured three points, coach Gareth Southgate's team were unable to hold on to an early lead against the Scandinavians.
Both goals were scored after carelessness. In the 18th minute, Victor Kristiansen overlooked the onrushing full-back Kyle Walker, who stole the ball off the Dane's foot. His cross found its way to Harry Kane, who had no trouble beating Kasper Schmeichel from five meters.
Kane was also at the origin of the 1:1 in the 34th minute. After a throw-in, the England captain received the ball in his own half of the pitch, where he made a hair-raising mistake. Morten Hjulmand didn't hesitate and shot from around 30 meters. His long-range shot hit the inside of the post at 114 km/h.
The star ensemble from the island came into the game a little better in the second half and, in its best phase, had chances to turn the game in the desired direction. However, Phil Foden hit the post with a shot from 20 meters and substitute Ollie Watkins missed the best opportunities from an acute angle.
At the other end, Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg had a not undeserved lucky punch for the Danes five minutes before the end. However, his shot from the edge of the box just missed the right-hand corner of the goal.
Despite two modest performances, England are top of the table with four points and are now on course for a place in the last 16. The Danes must fear for their progress after the second draw in the second game.
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Denmark - England 1:1 (1:1).
Frankfurt. - 47'000 spectators (sold out). - Referee Dias (POR). - Goals: 18th Kane 0:1. 34th Hjulmand 1:1.
Denmark: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Maehle, Hjulmand (82nd Norgaard), Eriksen (82nd Skov Olsen), Höjbjerg, Kristiansen (57th Bah); Höjlund (67th Poulsen), Wind (57th Damsgaard).
England: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Saka (69. Eze), Alexander-Arnold (54. Gallagher), Bellingham, Rice, Foden (69. Bowen); Kane (69. Watkins).
Cautions: 27 Vestergaard. 62nd Gallagher. 73rd Maehle. 87th Norgaard.
The live ticker for the replay
Denmark
England
- Morten Hjulmand - 1:1 (34.)
- (18.) 0:1 - Harry Kane
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Liveticker closed
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34.
The 30-meter hammer from Hjulmand
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90.+4.End of 2nd half
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87.Yellow card Denmark
Christian Nørgaard
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82.Substitution in Denmark
Christian Nørgaard
Midfielder
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82.Substitution out Denmark
Morten Hjulmand
Midfielder
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82.Substitution in Denmark
Andreas Skov Olsen
Striker
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82.Substitution out Denmark
Christian Eriksen
Midfielder
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73.Yellow card Denmark
Joakim Mæhle
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69.Substitution in England
Ollie Watkins
Striker
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69.Substitution out England
Harry Kane
Striker
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69.Substitution in England
Eberechi Eze
Midfielder
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69.Substitution out England
Bukayo Saka
Midfielder
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69.Substitution in England
Jarrod Bowen
Striker
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69.Substitution out England
Phil Foden
Midfielder
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67.Substitution in Denmark
Yussuf Poulsen
Striker
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67.Substitution out Denmark
Rasmus Højlund
Striker
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61.Yellow card England
Conor Gallagher
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57.Substitution in Denmark
Alexander Bah
Defender
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57.Substitution out Denmark
Victor Kristiansen
Defender
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57.Substitution in Denmark
Mikkel Damsgaard
Midfielder
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57.Substitution out Denmark
Jonas Wind
Midfielder
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54.Substitution in England
Conor Gallagher
Midfielder
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54.Substitution out England
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Midfielder
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46.Kick-off 2nd half
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45.+2.End of 1st half
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34.Goal for Denmark, 1:1 through Morten Hjulmand (Victor Kristiansen)
Morten Hjulmand
Midfielder
Assist: Victor Kristiansen
Defender
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27.Yellow card Denmark
Jannik Vestergaard
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18.Goal for England, 0:1 through Harry Kane
Harry Kane
Striker
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1.Start of the match
