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World Cup 2018: Denmark team profile

Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen celebrates after scoring a goal
Image: Christian Eriksen scored a hat-trick against the Republic of Ireland to send Denmark to the World Cup

From fixtures and fun facts to the key men, all you need to know about Denmark ahead of this summer's World Cup.

Manager: Age Hareide

Star man: Christian Eriksen - The Dane's hat-trick in the second-leg play-off sent the Republic of Ireland packing.

How they qualified: A 5-1 aggregate victory over the Republic of Ireland in the European play-offs after finishing as runners-up behind Poland in Group E.

History: Four World Cup appearances (1986, 1998, 2002, 2010) - have progressed from the groups in each tournament but for 2010, going furthest in 1998 when making the quarter-finals.

Fun fact: All 27 of Denmark's World Cup goals have come from inside the box.

Best World Cup moment: Denmark made quite the introduction in their first ever finals appearance back in 1986, winning all three of their group games against Scotland, Uruguay and West Germany. A heavy 5-1 defeat to Spain followed in the last 16, but Elkjaer Larsen's hat-trick in the 6-1 win over Uruguay will live long in the memory for Danish fans.

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Player you've never heard of: Nicolai Jorgensen - Scored twice in qualifying, and netted 21 times for Feyenoord last season.

Kit: Home - red; Away - white.

Group C fixtures: Peru (5pm, June 16, Saransk), Australia (1pm, June 21, Samara), France (3pm, June 26, Moscow)

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