Christian Eriksen acknowledges “it doesn’t get any larger” for Denmark as they put together to tackle host nation Germany within the Euro 2024 spherical of 16.
Kasper Hjulmand’s facet, who reached the Euro 2020 semi-finals, are showing within the knockout levels of successive European Championships for the primary time, having completed as Group C runners-up behind England.
Eriksen performed a key position because the Danes went unbeaten of their opening three matches.
The Manchester United midfielder scored in opposition to Slovenia, and have become the primary Denmark participant to register 10 or extra photographs (10) and create 10 or extra probabilities (13) in a single version of a serious event.
Denmark have misplaced all 5 of their earlier European Championship matches in opposition to the host nation, although they do boast fond recollections of their victory over Germany within the 1992 closing.
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“I’m actually wanting ahead to it,” Eriksen mentioned. “A knockout sport in opposition to Germany in Germany; it doesn’t get any larger than that.
“Lots of people appear to suppose that we’ve misplaced already, so we are able to play freely and provides our all. I’m wanting ahead to exhibiting that we are able to rub shoulders [with the best teams] on this event.
“I consider we are able to beat the Germans, however many issues should come collectively for us.”
Eriksen has additionally change into Denmark’s most-capped participant after taking his tally of senior worldwide appearances to 133 – one forward of team-mate Simon Kjaer.
“I’m very proud to have gained so many worldwide caps,” the 32-year-old added. “It’s a little bit of an odd feeling as a result of quite a lot of the gamers who’re up there are all-time greats of Danish soccer.
“To be there alongside them is one thing I’ll look upon fondly after I’m achieved enjoying, with a giant smile on my face.”
