ENGLAND missed the chance to secure safe passage to the knockouts with a tired performance against Denmark.
Harry Kane looked to have given England the perfect start by slotting home on 18 minutes.
But Denmark hit back through Morten Hjulmand, and were the better team for large parts of the game.
Many of Gareth Southgate’s players looked jaded.
Though it was still a surprise to see Kane hooked on 70 minutes, seconds after a better if not fully firing Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka were also taken off.
England still look in a good place to qualify but this was hardly confidence-inspiring.
Looked a little jittery early doors, though there was nothing he could do about Morten Hjulmand’s corker and he made a decent parry after the break.
Made England’s opener by racing round a sleeping Victor Kristiansen – he’ll be having nightmares of that forevermore – and teeing up Kane via a deflected cross.
OK but you have got to wonder how fit he feels having barely played for Man City in the second half of the season, plus his injury and illness issues over the last month.
Really encouraging again from the Crystal Palace centre-back, looking sharp with his interceptions and assured in distribution.
Like Stones, he was fine, but England really need Luke Shaw back ASAP because having no natural left-footer at left-back is a problem.
This experiment of playing Trent in midfield is far from convincing, especially when his passing was off it like it was here, barring one good ball to Saka. Subbed on 54 minutes.
Had to cover so much ground as England dropped worryingly deep in the first half and also lost it a few times in front of his back four.
Not quite as electric as his first half against Serbia, but another solid showing from our right winger who has been our most consistent attacker across the two games.
Nowhere near the majestic display he put in against Serbia and one of many who looked tired.
Was far more involved than against Serbia – although that was not hard – and had a few dangerous efforts from range, including one that smacked the post after the break.
Netted his 64th goal for his country with an opener he could not really miss, but then gave the ball away from Denmark’s leveller. Surprisingly subbed.
Vital clearance on the stretch when Christian Eriksen was lurking and was not afraid to put his foot in.
Played in by Bellingham’s lovely ball after coming on but could not finish from an acute angle.
Copped a nasty tackle which saw Joakim Maehle booked.
On for his tournament bow though he was rarely involved.
