Danish squad chosen for world cup

Danish team manager Morten Olsen has chosen his 23-man squad for the 2002 world cup finals in Korea/Japan.

All the players are in good physical condition for the first game against Uruguay, on 1st June. Denmark’s other opponents in Group A will be France and Senegal. Team and clubs, Denmark unless otherwise stated: Goal-keepers: Thomas Sorensen (Sunderland/England), Peter Kjaer (Aberdeen/Scotland) and Jesper Christiansen (Vejle)

Defenders: Kasper Bogelund (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands), Jan Heintze (PSV Eindhoven/ Netherlands), Thomas Helveg (Milan/Italy), Rene Henriksen (Panathinaikos/Greece), Niclas Jensen (Manchester City/England), Martin Laursen (Milan/Italy), Steven Lustu (Lyn/Norway)

Midfield players: Thomas Gravesen (Everton/England), Claus Jensen (Charlton Athletic/England), Brian Steen Nielsen (Malmo FF/Sweden), Christian Poulsen (Copenhagen) and Stig Tofting (Bolton Wanderers/England)

Forwards: Jesper Gronkjaer (Chelsea/England), Martin Jorgensen (Udinese/Italy), Peter Lovenkrands (Rangers/Scotland), Peter Madsen (Brondby), Jan Michaelsen (Panathinaikos/Greece), Dennis Rommedahl (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands), Ebbe Sand (Schalke 04/Germany) and Jon Dahl Tomasson (Feyenoord/Netherlands).

Timothy BANCROFT-HINCHEY PRAVDA.Ru