Danskjavlar is an affectionate Swedish expression that can best be translated as ‘Bloody Danes’. It was used quite a lot after last month’s qualifying draw pitted Sweden against Denmark in the Euro 2016 play-off, with the first leg tonight in Stockholm.

Kyle Lafferty struck a stoppage-time equaliser as 10-man Northern Ireland salvaged a point against Hungary to keep their Euro 2016 dreams alive.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino believes Sergio Aguero is the best out-and-out striker in the world, likening the Argentinian’s genius to Mozart.

We are the boys in green

It might be close to 30 years ago, but Mickey Walsh remembers the goal like it was yesterday.

Ireland boss would do well to follow the example of Germany’s long-time coach, argues Miguel Delaney

Lars Bender spared Germany from a shock Euro 2012 exit with the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Denmark, whose tournament ended last night in Lviv.

Denmark 1 Germany 2

Portugal coach Paulo Bento felt his side deserved their 3-2 victory over Denmark in Lviv, insisting it would have been “unjust” had his side been held to a draw.

“Six years ago we were the predators, now we are the prey,” said Portuguese paper Publico yesterday, of a match where the Danes can afford to wait to catch their opponents on the break, whereas Portugal have to score.

Germany coach Joachim Loew felt Mario Gomez’s winning goal in the Euro 2012 victory over Portugal justified his decision to start with the Bayern Munich striker ahead of Miroslav Klose.

Denmark might be sitting pretty atop Group B with Germany but they know they must improve significantly to make a prolonged impact on Euro 2012.

Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after suffering a back injury against Brazil at the weekend.

TOTTENHAM striker Roman Pavlyuchenko hit a hat-trick as Russia beat Armenia 3-1 in Ireland’s Euro 2012 qualifying Group B.

Nicklas Bendtner’s ankle injury is not as bad as first feared and the Arsenal striker could yet feature in Denmark’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Norway this weekend.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is looking for an immediate response to the embarrassing defeat at Blackburn.

Denmark coach Morten Olsen has announced he will leave his post at the end of his side’s Euro 2012 campaign.

LAURENT BLANC’S reign as France coach began with a 2-1 defeat as his new look side — including six debutants — were sunk by Erik Huseklepp’s brace in Oslo.

Denmark 2 Germany 2

JAPAN booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup after outstanding first-half free-kicks from Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo sent them on their way to victory over Denmark in Rustenburg.

Denmark 1 Japan 3

THE fitness of Nicklas Bendtner has been the major topic of discussion ahead of Denmark’s decisive World Cup encounter against Japan tomorrow, with Morten Olsen conceding his star striker is again doubtful.

DENMARK may have got the three points that put their World Cup campaign back on track, but defender Daniel Agger felt that was one of the few positives his side could take from their 2-1 victory over Cameroon.

Cameroon 1 Denmark 2

Holland 2 Denmark 0

NETHERLANDS coach Bert van Marwijk concedes there are “no secrets” between his team and opening World Cup opponents Denmark ahead of their clash in Johannesburg today.

The Netherlands booked their place in next year's World Cup finals with a 2-1 victory over Iceland in Reykjavik tonight.

Denmark midfielder Christian Poulsen was full of remorse after his actions sparked a chain of events which led to the Euro 2008 qualifier against Sweden being abandoned when a fan attacked the referee.

Australia 1 Denmark 3

Aston Villa goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen will be sidelined for six weeks after chipping a bone in his ring finger.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes defender Daniel Agger will be challenging Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia for a place in the starting line-up in the near future.

Denmark’s players feel the hand of history on their shoulder as they prepare to do battle with the Czech Republic for a place in the last four of Euro 2004.

Denmark have injury problems affecting three of their players ahead of tomorrow’s quarter-final against the Czech Republic in Porto.

Aston Villa striker Marcus Allback hopes he will face club-mates Thomas Sorensen and Martin Laursen again at Euro 2004 – in the final a week on Sunday.

DENMARK coach Morten Olsen last night insisted claims that his side and Sweden had engineered the 2-2 draw here were "ridiculous".

Ajax star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been singled out as Sweden’s biggest dangerman as they prepare to face neighbours Denmark in the clash that will settle Group C at Euro 2004.

Thomas Gravesen may not have been promised a return to the Danish side after his one-match suspension, but the midfielder believes his side must improve when they face Bulgaria in Braga today if they are to stay in the competition.

Denmark were deflated after failing to capitalise on their strong performance against Italy but Jesper Gronkjaer has given them a Euro 2004 fillip by joining the national team in Lisbon.

Denmark 0 Italy 0

Denmark and Italy agre goalless after 20 minutes of their Group C Euro 2004 clash this evening.

Aston Villa fans will get to see their newest recruit Martin Laursen showcase his talents against one of the world’s best strikers today.