England has failed to secure automatic qualification for the Euro knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
The Three Lions faced criticism from fans for their lackluster performance at the Frankfurt Arena.
Despite this, Gareth Southgate’s team leads Group C with four points, giving them a strong chance to progress to the round of 16 without the need for additional games.
To advance, England must secure at least a draw against Slovenia in their upcoming match.
Captain Harry Kane opened the scoring for England with a well-executed goal in the 18th minute, but Denmark responded strongly and took control of the game.
Morten Hjulmand equalized for Denmark with a remarkable long-range strike in the 34th minute following an England defensive error during a throw-in.
In the second half, Gareth Southgate made four substitutions, introducing Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Brown, Eberechi Eze, and Ollie Watkins for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Harry Kane, respectively.
Despite the changes bringing more energy to the team, England struggled to find the quality needed to score a second goal and secure the win.
The match highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament as teams vie for progression to the next stage.
