The Danes showed outstanding levels of commitment, drive and resolve as they came close to reaching the final of the competition
The winners of Euro 2020 will be either Italy or England, with the two nations contending Sunday's final at Wembley – however, for most neutrals, the true champions of the tournament are Denmark.
The Danish side had to overcome horrendous circumstances after talismanic midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during their opening game with Finland, which sent shockwaves across the world of football.
Kasper Hjulmand's team showed remarkable team spirit to come together and recover both mentally and in football terms as they made it all the way to the semi-final of the competition. Goal looks back at their incredible journey…
Getty1A proud nation
Denmark's Euros journey ended with tired legs on the Wembley pitch, but they can depart with their heads held high.
Having started the competition with near-tragedy, they came close to unimaginable glory and thrilled fans and neutrals alike along the way.
While the celebrations in Copenhagen were eventually cut short, Danish fans will have plenty to remember from their incredible Euro 2020.
With an exciting and talented squad of players, and the remarkable Kasper Hjulmand at the helm, there's likely to be plenty to look forward to in the future as well.
AdvertisementGetty2Schmeichel's Wembley heroics
England responded, and eventually won the game after extra time – but credit must be given to goalkeeper Schmeichel, who for long periods looked as if he might deny the Three Lions all on his own.
The son of Euro 92 winner Peter, Schmeichel denied Raheem Sterling superbly in a one-on-one situation in the first half, acrobatically kept out a Harry Maguire header in the second, and saved Harry Kane's penalty in added time – only for the England captain to net the rebound.
The Leicester City keeper had starred at Wembley in last season's FA Cup final, and he was just as good on Wednesday night.
Getty3Damsgaard's wow moment
One of the strangest ironies of the Euros is that had Eriksen not been ruled out of the tournament, Sampdoria winger Mikkel Damsgaard would have been unlikely to have seen as much game time.
The youngest member of the Danish squad – he turned 21 four days before the semi – stunned the Wembley crowd in the first half as he fired an exceptional dipping free-kick past Jordan Pickford.
It was the first goal England conceded at the Euros, and it could hardly have been a better one. An incredible moment for a player who has a bright future ahead of him.
Getty4Maehle comes of age
Joakim Maehle was only a player well-known to Denmark fans and Serie A afficionados before the tournament – but his magnificent performances at the Euros have made him one to watch for all football fans.
Having scored in the last 16, the Atalanta wing-back produced a moment of genius against Czech Republic in the quarter-final, with his stunning cross with the outside of his right foot setting up Dolberg to slot home.
Denmark had to hold off a resurgent Czech side in the second half, but won 2-1 to book a semi-final showdown with England at Wembley.