Morten Hjulmand cancels out Harry Kane's opener as Denmark draw 1-1 with England at Euro 2024

NEW DELHI: England and Denmark ended up playing out a 1-1 draw, a result that leaves England's progression to the knockout stages less certain than before.
The game witnessed Morten Hjulmand's remarkable long-range goal for Denmark, neutralizing an earlier score by England's Harry Kane, who had capitalized on a defensive error.
Despite the draw, England remain atop Group C, two points clear of Slovenia and Denmark.Serbia's late equalizer against Slovenia in a 1-1 draw earlier on Thursday also keeps their qualification hopes alive.
England manager Gareth Southgate had previously stated his intention to avoid media coverage during tournaments to avoid negative narratives. However, he may face further criticism following another underwhelming display from one of the pre-tournament favourites.
Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had dismissed the notion of seeking revenge for their Euro 2020 semi-final heartbreak against England three years ago.
Nevertheless, the Danes displayed a vastly improved performance compared to their disappointing showings at the 2022 World Cup and their tournament opener against Slovenia.

The match was played on a bobbly pitch in Frankfurt, which deteriorated rapidly after hosting just its second game of the tournament. England capitalized on a defensive error to take the lead in the 18th minute, as Victor Kristiansen's deflected low cross fell perfectly for Kane to score his 13th goal at major tournaments.
Denmark's equalizer came through a spectacular long-range strike from Hjulmand, who was afforded too much space by the English midfield. Southgate's decision to introduce Conor Gallagher for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the second half raised questions about the Liverpool right-back's midfield experiment.