England in control after break

Denmark 0 England 3

Eriksson opted for a half-time substitution, bringing on Robbie Fowler for his first taste of action in this tournament in place of Owen.

The Danes needed to strike early to have any chance of getting back into the game and a cross from Rommedahl picked out Gronkjaer who had made good ground to the left of the area.

But the Chelsea player was way off target with his shot.

Back came England and a cross from Heskey gave Fowler an early chance to make his mark but Bogelund came across to block him and conceded a corner.

Scholes became the second player to be replaced within five minutes when he made way for Kieron Dyer who was also tasting his first action in the competition.

There was a flare-up in the 52nd minute when Mills appeared to be kicked in the back after he had been initially fouled by Gronkjaer but before he could retaliate he was restrained by Beckham.