MX23RW : Sunday, November 24 15:52:16| >> :600:175835:175835:

How do England and Denmark statistically compare ahead of semi-final?

How do England and Denmark statistically compare ahead of semi-final?
© Reuters
England are the only team yet to concede in the tournament but Denmark have been an impressive attacking force, scoring 11 goals so far.

England face Denmark in their Euro 2020 semi-final on Wednesday.

Here, the PA news agency looks at how the teams compare statistically in the tournament so far.

Attack v defence

England v Denmark match preview
England v Denmark match preview (PA graphic)

Despite their 4-0 rout of Ukraine last time out, the success of Gareth Southgate's team has been built on their defensive strength.

They are the only team yet to concede in the tournament, with five clean sheets to make it a run of seven in succession, including their warm-up games against Austria and Romania.

Denmark, by contrast, have pulled through a difficult start to the tournament to become one of the most exciting attacking sides on show, with back-to-back four-goal hauls against Russia and Wales helping them to 11 goals – just one behind Spain's tournament lead.

Kasper Dolberg has scored three in two knockout matches, emulating England captain Harry Kane whose team-mate Raheem Sterling is also on three for the tournament.

Denmark rank third with 90 total shots and second with 37 on target, one place behind Spain in both categories, with Italy's often wayward attack top in total shots with 101.

England's 37 shots and 15 on target rank way down in 19th and 13th respectively, though their eight goals represent an impressive conversion rate and they have also hit the woodwork three times.

Battle of the left-backs

Discussion of Southgate's initial tournament squad centred on the glut of high-quality right-backs selected, with four players seemingly battling for one place until Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out by injury.

Kieran Trippier got his chance on the left in the tournament opener against Croatia but since then, Luke Shaw has taken a firm hold of that spot – whether in a back four or, against Germany, as a wing-back.

His performances have rivalled those of his Danish counterpart Joakim Maehle, with both players providing a quality attacking outlet down that flank for their respective sides.

Shaw trails only Switzerland's Steven Zuber with three assists in the tournament, while Maehle has scored two goals and brilliantly set up another for Dolberg against the Czech Republic.

The Atalanta youngster has completed 22 dribbles in the tournament, according to uefa.com, with France superstar Kylian Mbappe (26) the only player to exceed that figure. Maehle has also taken 10 shots, with seven of them on target.

Shaw has yet to register a dribble and has just one shot, off target, but has the better crossing accuracy, completing six to Maehle's four out of 15 attempts each. The Manchester United star has also won two of his three tackles while Maehle has failed with both his attempts.

Whichever team can get the most out of their impressive performer in that position will fancy their chances of reaching Sunday's final.

ID:454161: cacheID:454161:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:7093:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
England captain Harry Kane pictured in action against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Read Next:
Euro 2020 day 25: England eyeing first-ever final appearance
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Vikings
@
Bears
6pm
Lions
@
Colts
6pm
Patriots
@
Dolphins
6pm
Buccaneers
@
Giants
6pm
Chiefs
@
Panthers
6pm
Titans
@
Texans
6pm
Cowboys
@
Washington
9.05pm
Broncos
@
Raiders
9.25pm
49ers
@
Packers
9.25pm
Cardinals
@
Seahawks
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton11119721-144


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!