A long-range Denmark goal vs England is the new candidate for goal of Euro 2024 as the Danes earned a 1-1 draw against a disappointing Three Lions side on Thursday.
Morten Hjulmand put his name up in lights after a careless giveaway from Harry Kane led to the 24-year-old defensive midfielder ripping a shot from distance. What a goal.
Denmark goal vs England
DENMARK EQUALIZES!!!
An absolute STUNNER from Morten Hjulmand pic.twitter.com/AUmob8ZNMk— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2024
Denmark capitalizes on an England mistake with an absolute BEAUTY ️ pic.twitter.com/p1DTuLHtLe
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2024
Hjulmand’s goal earned Denmark a 1-1 draw, but the Danes honestly could’ve won the match against an unrecognizable England side.
The underdogs recorded more shots and possession than the Euro favorites who only scored due to a mistake. In the 18th minute Kane opened his Euro 2024 scoring account after a careless giveaway in defense.
HARRY KANE FINDS THE BACK OF THE NET
England strikes first over Denmark! pic.twitter.com/8PNtm7Qhm8— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2024
The Hjulmand goal injected a wave of confidence in Denmark as they pushed for a winner in the second half. England had several quality chances too with Phil Foden hitting the post and Ollie Watkins being denied by Kasper Schmeichel.
FODEN OFF THE POST
England inches away from taking the lead back pic.twitter.com/7BhOZE2wNi— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2024
What a ball to find Watkins
A nice chance for England but is denied ❌ pic.twitter.com/ItvoA2Hwrn— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2024
By the time the full-time whistle sounded Gareth Southgate’s side were serenaded with a chorus of boos from the England fans inside Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt.
England's Kieran Trippier looks a bit disappointed after England's 1-1 draw with Denmark pic.twitter.com/AZlekOzX4h
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 20, 2024
Despite sitting top of Group C with four points, England have failed to hit their stride in Euro 2024 so far with a so-so 1-0 victory vs. Serbia in their opener and now a disappointing draw against Denmark.
England will play Slovenia in their final group game on Tuesday seeking to secure a place in the knockout rounds and get some confidence going.
Denmark will face Serbia on Tuesday with second place in Group C up for grabs. Denmark sit tied for second with Slovenia at two point while Serbia grabbed a crucial point earlier on Thursday with a last-second goal from Luka Jovic.