While replicating their achievement of reaching the semi-finals like EURO 2020 might be challenging, the Danish national team is still heavily anticipated at this year’s tournament.

Looking back three years ago, the Danish team came within 90 minutes of the EURO final. However, that hope was quickly extinguished by the English team at Wembley.

Also at EURO 2020, the entire football world held its breath at the sight of Christian Eriksen collapsing on the field during the match against Finland. The midfielder has since recovered and will continue to play a crucial role for Denmark in this year’s tournament.

In addition to Eriksen, Rasmus Hojlund is another Danish player donning the Manchester United jersey. This young forward became Denmark’s most expensive player in history when he moved to Old Trafford last summer. Despite the 11-year age gap between Eriksen and Hojlund, they need to collaborate if Denmark wants to emulate the success of the 1992 generation.

The match against England on June 20 in Frankfurt could determine Denmark’s fate in Group C of EURO 2024. In terms of squad quality, Denmark naturally cannot match the Three Lions. However, they did win the tournament 32 years ago, a feeling yet to be experienced by the English team.

The runner-up of Group C is likely to face hosts Germany in the round of 16. Therefore, both Denmark and England want to avoid this scenario. For Kasper Hjulmand’s squad, they will need Hojlund to maintain his impressive form from the qualifying rounds.

The Manchester United player scored 7 goals in the EURO 2024 qualifiers, including a hat-trick against Finland. However, 6 of those goals came when Hojlund was still playing for Atalanta. Since moving to Old Trafford, the forward has yet to rediscover his best form.

If Hojlund needs someone to shine alongside, there’s no one better suited than Eriksen, his teammate at Man United. Although not at his peak form, the midfielder’s value to Denmark remains significant. His recent goal against Sweden in a friendly match is the clearest evidence.

The win against Sweden came at a crucial time for Denmark after an inconsistent qualifying campaign. Despite securing a spot in Germany, they left behind many uninspiring performances. Kasper Hjulmand still has the trust of the Danish Football Association. The 52-year-old coach’s task will be to find the most stable lineup for the upcoming tournament.

Jonas Wind, who plays for Wolfsburg in Germany, is another talent in Hjulmand’s possession. This will be invaluable support for Hojlund in the attack.

In reality, Denmark often finds their form at major tournaments. At EURO 2024, they boast a solid defense with the presence of Simon Kjaer and Andreas Christensen. In midfield, the combination of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s strength and Eriksen’s finesse will be crucial. Upfront, the youthfulness of Hojlund and Wind will pose a significant threat.

Being eliminated in the group stage like in the World Cup 2022 would be an unacceptable outcome for Denmark at this year’s EURO.