Jordan Pickford’s contribution to England’s Euro 2020 campaign cannot be understated but his, and his team’s defensive fortune, might just be about to run out.
No nation has ever won a European Championship without conceding a single goal and, even if Gareth Southgate’s side do end their 55-year wait for glory, it is likely that record will remain intact.
Defensive stability has been key to England’s progress so far but big chances are being conceded, notably against Scotland and Germany, and the dangerous Danes look more than capable of breaking through the Three Lions back line.
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Denmark lost their most creative player, Christian Eriksen, in their opening fixture but others have stepped up to the plate in his absence, notably talented Sampdoria winger Mikkel Damsgaard.
The 21-year-old has been a revelation since coming into the side, so much so that he has even drawn comparisons with Michael Laudrup, arguably the Danes finest ever footballer.
Damsgaard and Co have registered 24 shots on target in their last three Euro 2020 matches, while their total tournament shot count of 90 is bettered only by Spain and Italy. They have scored 11 goals in Euro 2020, three more than their semi-final rivals.
These are numbers that place England’s clean sheet record in severe jeopardy. To make it pay, back both teams to score with Grosvenor Sport at 6/5.
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