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Tomasson gives Denmark victory

The striker scored once in each half to give Denmark victory over Uruguay in group A.
Day of the Danes - Images from the match

At France '98, Denmark made it to the quarter-finals. The current squad is competent, speedy and skilful. Their strength lies in midfield.

Qualifying campaign
W 2-1 Iceland (a)
 D 1-1 N Ireland (a)
 D 1-1 Bulgaria (h)
 W 5-0 Malta (a)
 D 0-0 Cz Republic (a)
 W 2-1 Cz Republic (h)
 W 2-1 Malta (h)
 D 1-1 N Ireland (h)
 W 2-0 Bulgaria (a)
 W 6-0 Iceland (h)
If it can control the proceedings early, they may just cause a surprise or two.

The Danes, clubbed with France, Senegal and Uruguay, should fancy a berth in the second round.

Goalkeepers:
Thomas Sorensen, Peter Kjaer, Jesper Christiansen.

Defenders:
Jan Heintze, Rene Henriksen, Niclas Jensen, Thomas Helveg, Martin Laursen, Kaspar Bogelund, Steven Lustu.

Midfielders:
Christian Poulsen, Thomas Gravesen, Claus Jensen, Brian Steen Nielsen, Stig Tofting.

Forwards:
Jan Michaelsen, Jon Dahl Tomasson, Jesper Gronkjaer, Dennis Rommedahl, Ebbe Sand, Martin Jorgensen, Peter Lovenkrands, Peter Madsen.

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