In the European Championship standings, England advanced to the top spot, avoiding the four favorites to win the championship, and Denmark played Germany second

The top of football is a bumpy road

The group stage of the European Championship has come to an end, and many strong teams have advanced one after another, and the fierce competition has begun. In the just-concluded third round of the group stage, England successfully qualified as the group leader, and is expected to avenge their old rival Italy in the second half; Denmark, on the other hand, narrowly beat Serbia on points to move into the top half of the bracket, where they will face hosts Germany. This wonderful European Cup has opened the eyes of fans and stimulated their desire for the championship.

England drew three games in the group stage, but still qualified. The young team defended the touchline while also showing great attacking prowess. The rise of new talents such as Foden Foden and Bukayo Saka has injected new vitality into England's future. However, the challenge facing England after reaching the knockout stages was not achieved overnight. Historically, they have repeatedly encountered bottlenecks in the knockout rounds of major competitions, and how to break through the difficulties and regain their former glory will be a problem they must face.

The Danish team's performance was equally impressive. Although it was on par with Slovenia in terms of goal difference and goals in the end, it successfully qualified as the second in the group by virtue of its points advantage in the European preliminaries. The team had excellent possession in midfield and excellent goalscorers in attack, which added a lot of leverage to their quest for victory in the next knockout rounds. However, in the face of a strong enemy like Germany, it is still unknown whether Denmark will be able to exert its due strength.

Whether it's England or Denmark, they will face an unprecedented challenge in the upcoming knockout rounds. How to stand out in the fierce competition and finally reach the top of Europe will test their wisdom and courage.

England:

England's performance in the group stage has been nothing short of solid. Against Slovenia, they maintained 73% possession but were never able to find the back of their opponents. This young team is constantly looking for breakthroughs while accumulating experience.

The performances of two new stars, Foden and Bukayo Saka, have undoubtedly injected new life into England. Foden frequently caused problems with his runs down the flanks and crosses, while Saka's courageous sprinting inside the box was impressive. The outstanding performance of these two youngsters has undoubtedly made England's attacking line sharper.

But England are not without flaws in defence. In the match against Slovenia, they occasionally lost their position and almost had their opponents take advantage of it. This may also be due to the team's relatively young age and lack of experience in major tournaments.

England will have to balance both the defensive and offensive ends of the game in the upcoming knockout rounds. They can no longer sink into the defensive, but find the right moment to attack. This requires the players to continuously improve their tacit cooperation and enhance team cohesion. Only then will they be able to stand out and defeat strong opponents in critical moments.

Denmark:

Denmark's performance in the group stage is also worth watching. In the contest against Serbia, they managed to advance by virtue of a points advantage, which is undoubtedly a remarkable achievement.

The Danish squad has a number of excellent midfield control players such as Eriksen and Winder, among others. They are able to move the ball forward quickly and create chances. At the same time, Denmark also have a number of goalscorers up front and tend to be excellent when it comes to taking chances. This characteristic of "attack + ball control" allows Denmark to take the absolute initiative on the court.

However, Denmark should not be overlooked defensively either. Against Serbia, they were solid at the back and largely didn't give their opponents much room to attack. This tenacious defensive style laid the foundation for Denmark to compete for victory in the knockout rounds in the future.

Denmark will undoubtedly face a huge test in the face of the upcoming Germany. With a wealth of experience in the tournament and excellent performances at both the offensive and defensive ends, it will be a tough battle. How Denmark plays to its strengths while neutralizing the German attack will be key.

Whether it's England or Denmark, they will face an unprecedented challenge in the upcoming knockout rounds. How to emerge from the crowd and reach the top of Europe will be a test of the players' wisdom and determination. They will have to find the best balance between the defensive and offensive ends and play to their strength in order to make it to the final and lift the trophy.

Russia's stunning performance at the 2018 World Cup has made the world realize that they cannot be ignored. In this European Cup, they also showed great quality. A strong performance in the group stage allowed Russia to advance to the knockout rounds, and they are expected to make new history in the upcoming tournaments.

In addition, traditional strong teams such as the Netherlands and Croatia have also performed well in this European Cup. They showed a strong all-round strength in the group stage and will surely make a splash in the knockout round. These giants, who have always occupied an important position in world football, will surely play an important role in this European Championship competition.

Overall, this European Championship has entered the white-hot knockout stage, and the determination of various strong teams to compete for the championship can be seen. Whether it's England, Denmark or any other powerhouse, they'll have to find the best balance between defense and attack and stick to their style in order to stand out in this showdown of the pinnacle. We are looking forward to this fierce competition at the top of Europe, and we look forward to this new generation of teams writing their own legends!

England and Denmark have made steady and determined progress to the knockout stages of the European Championship. Both teams showed excellent quality in the group stage, adding a lot of suspense to the upcoming knockout rounds.

England's young and vigorous squad has begun to shine. The outstanding performances of two rookies, Foden and Bukayo Saka, have injected a new vitality into England's attack. Not only did the team excel in possession and organisation, but their attacking sharpness was a headache for their opponents. Defensively, however, England have occasionally been lax, perhaps due to a lack of experience in major tournaments.

How to maintain a balance between attack and defence in the knockout rounds will be a key test for England. They need to further develop their chemistry and learn to play their due strength when it matters most. Only by doing so will England be able to dominate the world and win the European Championship in the next games.

Denmark successfully entered the knockout round with its own outstanding strength. The team has excellent control in the midfield and a number of goalscorers up front, who are outstanding in attack. Defensively, Denmark have also shown some respectable quality, which has set them up for victory in the knockout rounds.

However, Denmark will still face a tough test against the powerful Germany. With a lot of experience in the tournament and a strong performance in all aspects, it will be a tough battle. How Denmark could play to their strengths while neutralizing the German offensive will be a difficult question they will have to solve.

Whether it's England or Denmark, they will face an unprecedented challenge in the upcoming knockout rounds. It's a showdown at the pinnacle, and whoever can find the best balance on both ends of the floor will be looking to come out on top in this fierce battle. We are looking forward to seeing these two teams create their own success in the future competitions!