Denmark Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel Takes Ruthless Jibe at England Ahead of Euro 2020 Semi-Final

The second match of the Euro 2020 semi-final will be played later tonight at the Wembley Stadium. We shall have England and Denmark locking horns with each other in the semis. Ahead of the game, Denmark goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel took a ruthless swipe at the English team. So ahead of the game, the goalkeeper addressed the press and during the briefing, he was asked, " Denmark were able to "stop it from coming home," Little did the press expect ruthless comment waiting for his opponent. Without any hesitation, the goalkeeper took a jibe at England. Harry Kane's Brace Helps England Book a Berth in Semi-Finals of Euro 2020, Thrashes Ukraine 4-0 (Watch Goal Highlights).

"Has it ever been home? I don't know. Have you ever won it? '66? Was that not the World Cup?" he said as a response to the question. The Danish goalkeeper further explained that he would keep his focus on Denmark instead of England. As one may recall "Football is coming home," is a chant that English fans were heard voicing after the Three Lions had made their way to the semi-finals in the 1996 World Cup. In the first semi-final, we saw Itlay making way into the finals after defeating Spain on penalties.

They went on to defeat Spain 4-2 as the match stood at 1-1 at the final whistle. Talking about the game tonight, out of the last six games, England has only won a single game with Denmark winning three and a couple of them ending up with a draw. The match between England and Denmark will be held at 12.30 am IST. Stay tuned for more updates related to the game.

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