Euro-2020-England-vs-Denmark-match-preview-and-prediction
ENGLAND-DENMARK

ENGLAND face DENMARK in Euro Semi-Final on Wednesday. England's first goal has already been achieved. Access to the final four of Euro 2020 scheduled in its “cathedral”, the majestic Wembley Stadium in London, was almost mandatory for the English national team. An opportunity too tempting not to be exploited. 

The British will have the advantage of playing the semi-final against Denmark at home. And also the eventual grand final. In front of his people, in front of his fans who have not been in their skin for weeks, seeing that affirmation pursued for too many years ever closer. 

It was 1966 when England climbed to the top of the world after beating West Germany in extra time at the end of a hotly contested match. Since then the showcase for the selection of the Masters - the game of football has indeed come to life in these latitudes - has remained desolately empty. Many near misses, but above all countless disappointments. 

Only two more wins are needed to become a champion. England is young, hungry, full of quality and talent from midfield upwards. The defense then suddenly discovered the invulnerability of the four semi-finalists they are the only team not to have conceded a single goal in five games. 

The journey of England in Euro 2020

Harry Kane and his companions arrive at Wembley with renewed enthusiasm and many certainties. In their path, they have essentially failed only one match, with Scotland draw 0-0 that prevented them from closing the group stage with full points. 

Croatia and the Czech Republic, on the other hand, were settled with minimal effort, even if they did not shine in terms of play. 

Both punished by a goal from Raheem Sterling, Croats and Czechs have never really worried Southgate's rocky rearguard. The real test, however, was the one with the Germans. 

That Germany for decades "black beast" of the British, bringer of misfortune every time the two selections crossed in a great demonstration. 

The 2-0 by Sterling and Kane, in a festive Wembley, freed England from a curse that seemed eternal. And the goal scored against fragile Ukraine (4-0), at the Olimpico in Rome, is nothing more than the consequence of that fundamental success. 

The journey of Denmark 

Denmark is the underdog of these semi-finals. The team that, theoretically, should have been out long ago and instead is still alive and well and ready to play its chances. 

At Wembley, against the hosts and with an almost all English audience, on paper he has no hope. 

But woe to underestimate the guys of Kasper Hjulmand, in a full competitive trance after the great fear for what happened to Cristian Eriksen in the first match of the group against Finland. 

That near tragedy has made the Danes even more compact, who now fear nothing. They overcame group B for the broken cap, despite the two defeats against Finland and Belgium. 

Three points, won by 4-1 goals with Russia, were enough to snatch one of the last passes for the knockout phase. 

Where they first overwhelmed Wales (4-0) in the round of 16 and then tamed (2-1) the spirited Czech Republic in the quarter-finals, returning to the semifinals after twenty-nine years. From that magical 1992 edition, in Sweden, which saw them triumph against all odds. 

England-Denmark: the latest news on the formations 

Southgate changed a lot in Rome’s match against Ukraine and England’s anti-Denmark should resemble that of the Olimpico. 

The back four will be confirmed, with Walker, Stones, Maguire, and Shaw as owners. Do not even touch the two in the middle, Rice and Phillips. 

As for the attack, however, the only one to risk the place could be Sancho, who remains in a strong run-off with Saka, excluded against the Ukrainians for a blow suffered in training. 

Good news for Danish coach Hjulmand, who after Kjaer and Poulsen also recovers winger Wass. However, Stryger Larsen and Dolberg will start from 1 minute, among the best against the Czech Republic. The Nice forward has scored three goals in the last two games in which he took part. 

Which TV channel is showing England v Denmark?

England v Denmark is scheduled for Wednesday at 21:00 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. It can be seen in the clear through the live broadcast scheduled on BBC One or ITV1. 

For Sky subscribers, it will also be possible to watch England-Denmark on Sky Sport Uno (channel 201), on Sky Sports Football (channel 203), or on Sky Sport Hd (channel 251). 

Prediction

England and Denmark met last time, in the Nations League in Wembley that was then deserted due to the pandemic, the Danes surprisingly won with a goal from Eriksen. 

The stakes, today, are decidedly higher, but it is not excluded that the Scandinavians, despite being technically inferior, cannot put the English favorites in difficulty. At least in regulation time, which should end in a draw. In any case, England will likely be able to avoid defeat in a match of fewer than four goals overall. 

The probable Line-Ups of England-Denmark 

ENGLAND (4-2-3-1): Pickford, Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Phillips, Rice, Sancho, Mount, Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane. 

DENMARK (3-4-3): Schmeichel, Christensen, Kjær, Vestergaard, Stryger, Højbjerg, Delaney, Mæhle, Braithwaite, Dolberg, Damsgaard. 

POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1