It proved a irritating afternoon for England of their second Euro 2024 group stage match as they stumbled to a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
It was a testing first half for England regardless of the very fact they took the lead. Harry Kane opened the scoring with a peaceful close-range end, however their adverse strategy allowed Denmark again into the sport and Morten Hjulmand’s rocket from distance levelled the rating.
The second half wasn’t any extra fruitful for the Three Lions, regardless of Gareth Southgate making a flurry of modifications as the sport drew to a detailed. In the long run, they had been barely lucky to come back away with a degree following a subpar show.
Right here is how X customers reacted to the occasions that unfolded in Frankfurt.
Equally to England’s opener with Serbia, Southgate’s aspect did not make a very quick begin in opposition to Denmark. Nonetheless, but once more, they discovered themselves forward earlier than the 20-minute mark as Kane opened his Euro 2024 account.
Kyle Walker darted down the proper flank and took benefit of some slack defending from Victor Kristiansen, firing a cross in direction of the penalty spot. After just a few deflections, the ball fell to England’s skipper, who slotted his aspect in entrance.
🌪️🏴 Harry Kane scores his forty seventh purpose in 50 video games for membership and nation this season.
Machine. pic.twitter.com/BF500xTzWX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2024
Harry Kane has now scored 13 targets at main worldwide tournaments, as many targets as Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen COMBINED. 🤯#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/IBR6PldkZM
— Squawka (@Squawka) June 20, 2024
That response to Harry Kane’s opening purpose in opposition to Denmark 🥳 pic.twitter.com/8emzd4seOg
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) June 20, 2024
Nonetheless, England’s pleasure was short-lived. Having dropped right into a familiarly deep form, Southgate’s aspect invited monumental stress on Jordan Pickford’s purpose and Denmark took full benefit.
It was a particular strike that levelled proceedings, with midfielder Hjulmand arrowing a venomous strike in off the within of the submit from 25 yards out. England may don’t have any complaints.
If you happen to do not shoot, you may’t rating – Morten Hjulmand made positive he made his likelihood depend! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/crefFPsdp5
— 90min (@90min_Football) June 20, 2024
Denmark have principally managed territory and play because the begin. They do have a extra technical pure midfield, however not by that rather more?
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) June 20, 2024
England have introduced Brexit-ball to an in any other case electrical Euros. #euro2024 #deneng
— Sanny Rudravajhala (@Sanny_Rudra) June 20, 2024
England with no recognisable plan with the ball and passive with out it. Foden seems to be like he’s enjoying for himself and possibly not the one one. Other than that, it’s coming house. 👍 pic.twitter.com/9MuuOthbnB
— Archie Rhind-Tutt (@archiert1) June 20, 2024
Having named an unchanged aspect from the 1-0 win over Serbia, Trent Alexander-Arnold as soon as once more got here below scrutiny for his efficiency in midfield. He was not the one England starter off the tempo, however Southgate’s resolution to substitute him within the fifty fifth minute spoke volumes.
Love TAA, however simply not fairly feeling it in centre mid. Defensively or with the ball. physique form, positioning, all of it. I might like a centre mid in there xoxoxoxox
(IT’S NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM. I HAVE NEVER PLAYED THE GAME, HOPE I AM PROVED WRONG, THE CLAMOUR FOR WHARTON)
— Max Rushden 💛🖤 (@maxrushden) June 20, 2024
Really feel actually sorry for Trent! By no means a holding midfielder and Southgate has hung him out to dry
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) June 20, 2024
I’ve sussed it, take Trent off in that method so all of the press talks about him being hooked as an alternative of your dreadful administration.
— S (@chimaevsmash) June 20, 2024
A minute on from Alexander-Arnold’s withdrawal, England created their greatest second since Kane’s opener. Phil Foden, who additionally obtained his share of criticism, leathered a low drive in opposition to the bottom of the submit after drifting into his favoured quantity ten place.
So shut for England! 😲
Phil Foden rattles the submit! 💥 pic.twitter.com/0LvpdicgZj
— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) June 20, 2024
Foden hits the submit from the world he’s been use to enjoying in pic.twitter.com/j6iM9TyK0Y
— J (@usernamej11) June 20, 2024
First time foden was central and he hits the submit, I’m shocked🤯🤯
— Jack🃏 (@Jackocal) June 20, 2024
Even captain Kane wasn’t resistant to criticism and he was additionally hooked by Southgate with 20 minutes to play. Regardless of scoring, the Bayern Munich man hadn’t performed an terrible lot and was rightly changed by Ollie Watkins.
The Aston Villa striker made a direct impression, racing in behind Denmark’s defence and testing Kasper Schmeichel with a robust effort.
Kane lucky to remain on so lengthy.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) June 20, 2024
Virtually an prompt impression from Ollie Watkins!
Watch reside on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #DENENG #DENvENG pic.twitter.com/PbfTpKaj9T
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 20, 2024
A daring/determined transfer.
Southgate principally sacrifices any sense of built-in assault/coherence (there wasn’t any) by going for direct qualities:
Watkins runs in behind
Bowen can cross and break
Eze beats a person extra instantly and has a protracted shotAll a bit Hail Mary.
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) June 20, 2024
A number of of England’s substitutes made a optimistic impression after changing their extra skilled teammates, however it nonetheless wasn’t sufficient to earn the Three Lions victory.
In the long run, a draw must do, with England not in any hazard of lacking out on the final 16. Nonetheless, performances should enhance heading into the latter levels of the competitors.
That is completely horrible from England. Past me how a staff with the perfect participant in England, the perfect participant in Spain & the highest scorer in Germany can look so unhealthy. #ThreeLions
— Adam Lambert (@AdamConor) June 20, 2024
Simply whenever you thought England couldn’t worsen .. they’ve! 😡😡😡
Terrible. Stunning. #Euro2024
— Justin Allen (@justinallen1976) June 20, 2024
Blaming any gamers at this level is baffling. There’s one huge M&S dressed sarnie within the dugout who I admire for what he’s performed however he’s now stopping this aspect being class.
— Ciarán Carlin (@ciarcarlin) June 20, 2024
#DENENG #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/ZagEMbKP9B
— Tom, the Vacuous Tweeter (@VacuousTom) June 20, 2024
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