Football NewsJordan Henderson has praised England’s dominant Euro 2020 victory against Ukraine as outstanding
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The Liverpool captain scored his first goal for Gareth Southgate’s side in what was his 62nd cap, with a Harry Kane double and a Harry Maguire header helping complete the dominant 4-0 rout at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

England must give Denmark the respect they deserve

Jordan Henderson has praised England’s dominant Euro 2020 victory against Ukraine as “outstanding” but warned the Three Lions not to get ahead of themselves ahead of their semi-final with Denmark on Wednesday. The Liverpool captain scored his first goal for Gareth Southgate’s side in what was his 62nd cap, with a Harry Kane double and a Harry Maguire header helping complete the dominant 4-0 rout at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. With back to back last four appearances in significant tournaments secured for the first time in half a century, Henderson talked about how the magnitude of the occasion can help England as they return to Wembley to face Denmark while warning that they must give their opponents the respect they deserve.

England have got momentum

“I thought the guys were great, so yeah, overall a great night,” the midfielder who came off the bench for Declan Rice in the second half told reporters. “You know, we have not achieved, we need to turn the focus quickly, and use it positively, to Wednesday and a formidable opponent against Denmark. We have got momentum, and we feel confident, but at the same time, we have to give Denmark respect because they are a fantastic team. We played them not so long ago, and we know how difficult that will be. Henderson’s arrival just ahead of the hour mark, with his nation three goals to the good in Rome, ensured vital extra minutes for the Reds after a lengthy dismissal injury throughout the second half of the season but also removed the risk of suspension for a key player.

 

Heading into the game, Rice – alongside Maguire, colleague midfielder Kalvin Phillips and the benched Phil Foden – were all carrying yellow cards, meaning that a further booking would have cut them out of any eventual semi-final clash. Fears that a brusque Ukraine feature could prove niggly were unfounded, in no small part thanks to Kane handing England an early lead, which changed the dynamics of the match. Still, Southgate will undoubtedly be pleased that he will be able to call upon a full contingent to face Kasper Hjulmand’s Denmark at Wembley.