Denmark
Denmark is the big surprise team at the European Championship. After a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, the Scandinavians are already in the semi-finals.
After the European Championships for Denmark had started with Christian Eriksen's shock collapse, the “Danish Dynamite” has really got going and has already shot into the last four against the Czech Republic. Memories of 1992 come back when the Scandinavians sensationally became European champions.
There is still a long way to go before then. But the Danish fairy tale is alive. “This is amazing,” said captain Simon Kjaer on Danish television, speechless. “Our goal before the European Championship was to come to Wembley, but I would be lying if we said that we were happy with it now. It's an amazing achievement,” beamed the central defender. Both semi-finals and the final will be played in the London soccer temple next week.
Above all, Kjaer conjured the team spirit among the EM outsiders. “We're a fantastic group. We trust each other, we're there for each other. And we know that Christian is fine. We play for him. It's huge,” added the Danish captain.
Meanwhile, team boss Kasper Hjulmand was enthusiastic about the performance of his team. “I'm so proud. The way the team works on the pitch and gives everything is great. I think the whole of Denmark is so happy and so proud. It's a great moment that will be enjoyed. And it will start again on Wednesday “, the successful coach in the” ARD “already looked at the semifinals. In which the Danish fairy tale should continue.
