Despite a less than convincing start to his reign, Olsen guided Denmark to the World Cup Finals two years ago and the Danes have certainly made progress.

Olsen started his coaching career at Brondby. He then returned to German club Cologne, following a previous stint there as a player, before being handed the role of coach at Ajax in 1997.

As a coach, Olsen has demonstrated the same sort of determined approach that saw him make more than 100 appearances for Denmark as a player.