Belgium in control, plenty to play for in Denmark-Russia

Denmark host Russia in Copenhagen on Monday still in with a chance of reaching the last 16 of Euro 2020 despite losing their first two games in Group B where the possibilities are aplenty for the four sides.

Roberto Martinez’s Belgium, the world’s top-ranked team, are through to the next round but not yet guaranteed a top-two finish. Belgium have won their first two games, against Russia in Saint Petersburg (3-0) and Denmark in Copenhagen (2-1) and will secure first place with a draw or victory.

The Group B matches happen later in the day after Group C where Austria finished second after victory in Bucharest over Ukraine.

Denmark have lost both games so far, against Finland (0-1) in a game that featured a medical emergency involving Christian Eriksen and Belgium (1-2). Denmark’s loss to Finland was overshadowed by the Eriksen incident and they then fell to defeat against world No 1 Red Devils in an emotional game which saw both fans and players show their support for…

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