5 of the most notable past meetings between England and Denmark

Harry Maguire saw red the last time the two countries met.

Published Jul 6, 2021

England are gearing up for their first European Championship semi-final in 25 years as they prepare to go head to head with Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday night.

Gareth Southgate will need no reminders about the threat on the horizon given it is just nine months since the Danes claimed a 1-0 win at the same venue in the Nations League.

Here, the PA news agency looks at their most recent encounter and four others ahead of Wednesday’s momentous clash.

England 0 Denmark 1 – October 14, 2020

It was a forgettable night for Harry Maguire last time England played Denmark (Daniel Leal Olivas/PA)

Denmark 0 England 3 – June 15, 2002

Emile Heskey bagged England's third against Denmark in their last-16 meeting at the 2002 World Cup (Rui Vieira/PA) — Emile Heskey bagged England’s third against Denmark in their last-16 meeting at the 2002 World Cup (Rui Vieira/PA)

Denmark 0 England 0 – June 11, 1992

Peter Schmeichel was part of the Denmark side that won Euro 92 (John Giles/PA)

Denmark 2 England 2 – September 22, 1982

Sir Bobby Robson took charge of England for the first time in Denmark in 1982 (Malcolm Croft/PA)

England 5 Denmark 2 – December 5, 1956

Duncan Edwards, left, added gloss to England's win over Denmark in 1956 (PA) — Duncan Edwards (left) added gloss to England’s win over Denmark in 1956 (PA)