England v Denmark is a battle between two outstanding full-backs
07-Jul-2021 11:30:31 | Guardian
Both semi-finalists have stars further up the pitch but Luke Shaw and Joakim Mæhle will play massive roles at Wembley
By Ben McAleer for WhoScored
Leonardo Spinazzola’s achilles injury means the battle for the left-back spot in the team of the tournament is still up for grabs. Prior to being stretchered off on Friday night against Belgium, Spinazzola looked as if he had the accolade wrapped up but, if Luke Shaw or Joakim Mæhle can help England or Denmark win the tournament, the voters may have to think twice.
Euro 2020 glory is within the grasp of both teams. England have home advantage as they try to lift their first major international trophy since the World Cup in 1966. Denmark, meanwhile, have been to a European Championship final before. Their current team, powered on by the desire to win the tournament for Christian Eriksen, will be aiming to replicate their great side of 1992, who went all the way at Euro 92 in Sweden.
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