England fans celebrated Harry Kane’s opening goal against Denmark in the Euro 2024 match, where England struggled to a 1-1 draw. Although the draw likely ensured England’s advancement to the round of 16, the team’s performance was far from convincing. Kane scored in the 18th minute, but was substituted off in the second half as the team faded. Denmark equalized in the 34th minute with a powerful shot from Morten Hjulmand after a defensive error by Kane.
The draw against Denmark raised questions about England’s ability to compete for the tournament title. Gareth Southgate’s tactics and team selection have come under scrutiny, particularly in midfield where there is a lack of cohesion and creativity. Critics have pointed out that key players like Declan Rice and Harry Kane have struggled to perform at their best, leading to concerns about England’s overall performance in Euro 2024.
Despite the underwhelming performance against Denmark, England remains at the top of Group C with four points. The team has a chance to finish in any position from first to third in the group standings after playing unbeaten Slovenia in their next match. The pressure on Southgate and his players is increasing as they aim to progress to the knockout stages of the tournament. In the midst of criticism and uncertainty, England will need to regroup and address their tactical and performance issues to have a successful campaign in Euro 2024.