In a thrilling encounter at the Frankfurt Arena, England and Denmark played out a 1-1 draw in their Euro 2024 Group C clash. England, who had triumphed over Serbia in their opening match, were poised to top the group with a win but were held by a resilient Danish side.

The Three Lions took an early lead through captain Harry Kane, who found the net 18 minutes into the game. However, Denmark responded with a stunning long-range strike from Morten Hjulmand, levelling the score just 10 minutes before half-time.

The match saw a strong performance from England’s starting eleven, unchanged from their victory over Serbia. Despite maintaining pressure throughout the second half, England was unable to break down Denmark’s defence again.

The game drew a star-studded crowd, with families of players and royalty from both nations in attendance. Among the dignitaries was the Prince of Wales, who was seen greeting Princess Josephine and King Frederik X of Denmark in the stands before the match began.

Off the pitch, thousands of England fans filled the streets of Frankfurt, their spirits high despite the result. The atmosphere was further enlivened by the provision of free beer aboard Denmark’s ‘anti-hooligan’ bus, a gesture aimed at promoting camaraderie between the supporters of both nations.

Back in England, fans gathered at pubs and public screenings to cheer on their team. In Birmingham, large crowds were seen enthusiastically supporting the Three Lions, undeterred by the final score.

The UK Football Policing Unit reported that the vast majority of England fans in Germany for Euro 2024 have been “behaving extremely well,” contributing to a positive and festive atmosphere around the tournament.

As the group stage progresses, England will now look ahead to their final match in Group C, aiming to secure their place at the top and advance to the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Denmark will take heart from their spirited performance as they continue their Euro 2024 campaign.