Denmark v England: Match Library

Match Build-up

• Debut dreams
  ENGLAND: After his first training session, Darren Bent says it would be a dream come true to make his England debut.
• What Sven Saw
  WHAT SVEN SAW: The England Head Coach saw all the action at Goodison Park and Highbury this weekend.
• Bent earns first call-up
  ENGLAND: Charlton Athletic striker Darren Bent has been called into the England squad to replace Andrew Johnson.
• Defoe looks ahead
  ENGLAND: Jermain Defoe is ready to prove to Sven-Goran Eriksson he should be a regular in the England attack.
• Sven's strongest suit
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson says he will field his strongest side, partnering Jermain Defoe alongside Wayne Rooney.
• England's Danish date
  ENGLAND: England's first match of next season will be away to Denmark on Wednesday 17 August 2005.
• Cole lauds Sven
  ENGLAND: Livewire left-back Ashley Cole says England's stars want to win the World Cup for boss Sven-Goran Eriksson.
• Barwick's World Cup hope
  ENGLAND: Brian Barwick says England could consider bidding for the 2018 World Cup Finals - but 2006 is the first priority!
• Sven boost for Joe
  ENGLAND: Joe Cole is set to face Denmark after having a heart-to-heart with the Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
• Danes name squad
  ENGLAND: Denmark have included five England-based players in their 22-man squad to face Sven's men next week.
• Jensen salutes hero Sven
  ENGLAND: Former Arsenal star John Jensen says that Scandinavia takes pride from Sven-Goran Eriksson's achievements.
• Wright-Phillips injured
  ENGLAND: Chelsea midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips has withdrawn from the England squad to play Denmark.
• England training
  ENGLAND: Watch Sven-Goran Eriksson's England team train ahead of the season's first game against Denmark.
• Darren's delight
  ENGLAND EXCLUSIVE: Darren Bent says he was so 'gobsmacked' he initially didn't believe he was in the England squad.
• Sven names squad
  ENGLAND: England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has named his squad to face Denmark on 17 August.
• Sven's striking plans
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson says Peter Crouch and Andrew Johnson are very much part of his England plans.
• England's Danish record
  ENGLAND: The Three Lions enjoy a good record against Denmark, having won 10 out of the 16 matches played.
• Becks' Ashes inspiration
  ENGLAND: David Beckham wants England to ride on the Ashes feelgood factor and give football fans something to cheer.
• Sven praise for Cole
  ENGLAND: Ashley Cole has been hailed as the man who epitomises the new England - by Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
• Cole's final fantasy
  ENGLAND: Livewire left-back Ashley Cole is dreaming of a heavyweight bout with Brazil in the World Cup Final.
• Denmark v England: Match Info
  ENGLAND: Full match information for England's friendly match against Denmark in Copenhagen.
• Sven tips Defoe
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed Jermain Defoe is a possible starter against Denmark next week.

Minute by Minute

• Denmark 4-1 England
  HOW IT HAPPENED: England lost 4-1 to Denmark in Copenhagen, Wayne Rooney scoring England's goal.

Match Report

• England fall to defeat
  MATCH REPORT: England slipped to a disappointing 4-1 defeat in Copenhagen as Denmark scored four second half goals.

Post Match Reaction

• 'We'll be ready for Wales'
  REACTION: Michael Owen believes England will fight back after defeat to Denmark but admits the result was hard to take.
• Sven apologises for defeat
  REACTION: Sven-Goran Eriksson expressed his disappointment at his side's heavy defeat in Copenhagen.
• James looks at positives
  ENGLAND: David James believes England will bounce back from defeat in time for the next World Cup qualifiers.
• Shocked and disappointed
  ENGLAND: Wayne Rooney believes England’s defeat in Denmark is all part of his steep learning curve.
• Look forward, not back
  ENGLAND: With World Cup qualifiers in two weeks time, Joe Cole has asked England fans to stay in a positive mood.
• 'Work to be done'
  ENGLAND: David Beckham has urged his teammates to work hard ahead of England's next World Cup qualifiers.
• Gerrard's positive outlook
  ENGLAND: Steven Gerrard is confident England will put on a better show against Wales and Northern Ireland next month.
• 'A wake up call'
  REACTION: Gary Neville says England’s defeat was hugely disappointing but they'll bounce back against Wales.

Analysis

• Memories of Munich
  ENGLAND: Players look to memories of the famous 5-1 victory in Germany as they bid to recover from defeat in Denmark.

Match Library

• Denmark v England: Match Library
  MATCH CENTRE: England take on Denmark at Copenhagen's 42,300-capacity Parken Stadion.