Soccer-Danes relishing 'dark horse' tag ahead of Finland Euro clash

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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark are relishing their status as Euro 2020 dark horses ahead of their opening Group B clash with Finland on Saturday, the first of three home games at the Parken Stadium for the Danes.

A string of good performances has many commentators tipping the Danes as possible winners of the tournament, which they won in stunning fashion in 1992 after being called up as late replacements for the former Yugoslavia.

"We have a lot of confidence, but to go and win, that's what we have to do if we want to go far. I think there's a lot of bumps we need to get over first," he added. "It's incredibly important that we come out and get a good start," central defender Simon Kjaer said. Coach Kasper Hjulmand, who has taken over the reins after Age Hareide orchestrated the successful Euro qualifying campaign, bristled with confidence as he said the tournament was the biggest thing ever to happen on Danish soil.

 

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