How did the Slovenian competitors fare at the Euros? A 17-year-old Brazilian sensation silenced the famous Wembley, while the Danes struggled due to their own formation
Photo: England FA
Although Slovenia didn’t manage to triumph in Malta as we all expected, even our opponents in Group C in the upcoming Euro haven’t had reasons for excessive joy after the first preparatory matches. After the “Serbian debacle” in Moscow, both the English and the Danes achieved much less than they wished.
In a true spectacle at the renowned Wembley, the English hosted the Brazilian national team, which is always considered among the elite favorites for the ultimate victory in any major tournament. Spectators in the British capital witnessed an even match with no shortage of chances on either side. In the end, the visitors prevailed, securing a minimal victory in the 80th minute with a goal from the 17-year-old substitute Endrick, who will soon wear the jersey of Real Madrid.
Denmark hosted the Swiss national team in the capital at Parken, where they will face the host Germany in Group A at the Euro. Unfortunately, the mentioned match didn’t provide any goals, but both teams exchanged dominance several times during the game. Considering that our national team chose Maltese as the first opponent precisely because they play with only three defenders like the Danes, it must be emphasized that apparently the Scandinavians have a lot of trouble against their own setup, as the Swiss played the friendly match in the identical formation as the hosts.
However, both the English and the Danes were left without important defenders. Kyle Walker was already forced to stop playing in the 20th minute among the Three Lions, while the captain of the Scandinavians, Simon Kjaer, had to end his appearance in the middle of the second half due to pain. The severity of their injuries is not yet clear.
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