THE FUSE

He admitted the disappointment of missing out on the tournament played a major role in the timing of his decision, as he had hoped to represent his country on the world stage one final time. His last appearance for Denmark came in March during a defeat to the Czech Republic in Prague. Following that match, the former Brentford captain said he needed time to evaluate his future before ultimately deciding to step aside and allow a new generation to emerge under manager Brian Riemer.