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Denmark topped Group F during qualifying by winning their first 9 games and losing just their last one after qualification was secured, and there is a feel good factor within the squad, particularly after reaching the semi-finals of the European Championships last year and being knocked out by hosts England thanks to a contentious extra time penalty kick. Denmark have progressed out of the Group Stages in all but one of their five appearances at the World Cup, and four years ago, were knocked out by finalists Croatia on penalties at the Round of 16 stage. Few will forget the harrowing scenes during last year’s Euros when Christian Eriksen collapsed in his opening game, but the squad bounced back with some dazzling appearances for the rest of the tournament that saw them finish in 4th spot.