The Contenders · Nation to Glory
Take Denmark to Glory
“collective believers”
The press pack calls Denmark proof that a plan beats a brand, and files them as collective believers. The bookmakers put them in the contenders at 16/1 – 40/1.
▶ Play as Denmark
- The bookmakers
- The Contenders — 16/1 – 40/1
- The federation's target
- The quarter-finals
- Your spine, as your predecessor's notes describe it
- In goal, Schmeichel the elder, but quieter. At the back, Morten Olsen, but he hurries. Running midfield, Michael Laudrup, but he sometimes passes backwards. Up front, Preben Elkjær, but in modern boots.
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Denmark can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Denmark
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting