Soccer: Gravesen included in Denmark squad

Everton midfielder Thomas Gravesen has been included in Denmark’s squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Bulgaria despite being injured in the club’s first home game of the season.

Gravesen needed 30 stitches in a leg wound after a tackle by Tottenham’s Mauricio Taricco during the 1-1 Premiership draw at Goodison Park on Monday.