World Cup 2010 Preview: Denmark capable of deep run
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05/20/2010 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Denmark features one of the most experienced cores in the world, led by captain Jon Dahl Tomasson and his 107 international appearances, but 22-year-old Nicklas Bendtner could ultimately determine just how big of an impact the Danes have in their fourth World Cup.
Dahl Tomasson, Jesper Gronkjaer, Martin Jorgensen, Christian Poulsen, Dennis Rommedahl and Thomas Sorensen were key members of Denmark's last World Cup team in 2002, and enter the 2010 tournament with well over 500 combined international games played - and all over the age of 30.
Bendtner has already racked up more than 30 appearances for Denmark, and sparkled in World Cup qualifying. He scored three goals for the Danes, including strikes in a win and a draw against Portugal and a draw against Albania, and an assisted on the winning goal in one of Denmark's two wins over Sweden.
The Dane played as the lone striker for England's Arsenal for much of the Premier League season and scored 12 goals in all competitions, helping the Gunners reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League and to third place in the Premiership.
Now, Bendtner appears on the big stage for the first time. He debuted for his country as an 18-year-old in 2006, but the Danes failed to reach the World Cup in 2006 and the Euro 2008 finals.
Denmark doesn't always qualify for the world's biggest stage, but the three previous times the country advanced to the World Cup, it has survived the group stage and even reached the quarterfinals once. Denmark also has a major title to its credit, the Euro 1992 championship.
Cameroon, Japan and the Netherlands are also in Group E, but there's no reason why Denmark can't advance once again.
"If we don't qualify from our group it will be a huge disappointment. We're going to be up against three teams with different styles, so it's certainly going to be a tricky test for us," Bendtner said on FIFA's website.
Denmark needs its veterans to continue to provide leadership, especially goalie Sorensen. He dislocated his elbow in April playing for England's Stoke City but seems to be on course to play in the World Cup. The Danes can't afford any injuries, as they're not one of the deepest teams in the 32-team field. If Sorensen isn't able to play, Stephan Andersen is the only other goalie on the roster with an international appearance.
The Danes' starting lineup, which should also feature Daniel Agger and Per Kroldrup in the back line and Daniel Jensen in midfield with some combination of the veterans, proved just how strong they are in qualifying. Denmark scored 16 goals and allowed just five, and its only defeat was in the last game in qualifying to Hungary when it already had first place in Group 1 in European qualifying secured.
"We don't have as many options as some of the big nations, and it's therefore very important that our best players are available." Bendtner said. "It's especially crucial that those who play in positions in which we don't have many alternatives remain fit."
That, of course, includes Bendtner, who is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. If he can hit his stride early in the group stage - and score - a healthy Denmark has enough quality to make a surprising run in South Africa.
"If (our best players) can remain fit throughout the tournament," Bendtner, "I believe we can go far."
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| EAST | National Championship | Region |
| Arkansas | 300-1 | 50-1 |
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| Boston College | 100-1 | 40-1 |
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| George Washington | 75-1 | |
| Georgetown | 10-1 | 3-2 |
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| Vanderbilt | 100-1 | 30-1 |
| Washington State | 40-1 | 15-1 |
| WEST | ||
| Duke | 50-1 | 10-1 |
| Florida A&M | 1000-1 | |
| Gonzaga | 200-1 | 40-1 |
| Holy Cross | 300-1 | |
| Illinois | 300-1 | 60-1 |
| Indiana | 75-1 | 40-1 |
| Kansas | 5-1 | 13-10 |
| Kentucky | 100-1 | 40-1 |
| Niagara | 1000-1 | |
| Pittsburgh | 40-1 | 8-1 |
| Southern Ill. | 50-1 | 12-1 |
| UCLA | 10-1 | 3-2 |
| VCU | 500-1 | 100-1 |
| Villanova | 100-1 | 40-1 |
| VA Tech | 50-1 | 15-1 |
| Weber St | 1000-1 | |
| Wright St | 1000-1 | 300-1 |
| MIDWEST | ||
| Arizona | 50-1 | 30-1 |
| Butler | 40-1 | 30-1 |
| Davidson | 300-1 | |
| Florida | 4-1 | 4-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 75-1 | 25-1 |
| Jackson State | 1000-1 | |
| Maryland | 30-1 | 6-1 |
| Miami-OH | 300-1 | |
| Notre Dame | 100-1 | 20-1 |
| ODU | 500-1 | 100-1 |
| Oregon | 40-1 | 6-1 |
| Purdue | 300-1 | 60-1 |
| Texas A&M CC | 1000-1 | |
| UNLV | 100-1 | 30-1 |
| Winthrop | 500-1 | 100-1 |
| Wisconsin | 15-1 | 7-2 |
| SOUTH | ||
| Albany | 200-1 | |
| BYU | 200-1 | 40-1 |
| Central CT St. | 1000-1 | |
| Creighton | 100-1 | 35-1 |
| Long Beach St. | 500-1 | 200-1 |
| Louisville | 40-1 | 10-1 |
| Memphis | 30-1 | 4-1 |
| Nevada | 75-1 | 35-1 |
| North Texas | 500-1 | |
| Ohio State | 7-1 | 6-5 |
| Penn | 500-1 | |
| Stanford | 200-1 | 50-1 |
| Tennessee | 100-1 | 20-1 |
| Texas A&M | 12-1 | 11-5 |
| Virginia | 75-1 | 18-1 |
| Xavier | 100-1 | 40-1 |
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