"Unbelievable -- what a game though, credit to Denmark," Kane said. "We dug deep and we got there when it mattered. We reacted really well -- we're in a final at home, what a feeling.

After the game, Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand said he felt his squad will have Eriksen in their thoughts as they strive to continue their run at Euro 2020. "I definitely feel it," he said.

Kasper Hjulmand, Denmark coach: "It's hard to believe that this is reality. I admire the boys and the fact we can keep fighting. No matter who plays, they play very well. The guys are true warriors.

The second day of World Cup 2018 last 16 offered a different kind of atmosphere compared to the first match day as all of the matches ended in penalty shoot out. Not only that there's simply not many goals being scored in the two games played, so picking up the best was kind tricky, though Mario Mandzuki's strike for Croatia that made the score 1-1 can be considered the best of the bunch.

Croatia making their way into the quarter final of World Cup 2018 after a thrilling penalty shoot out victory over Denmark on Sunday. Arriving in the last 16 as the slight favorite compared to their opponent, Vatreni were stunned early on as the Danish Dynamite got themselves in front within just seconds through Mathias Jorgensen's close range effort.

After a thrilling start to the match, with both sides scoring in the opening four minutes, Croatia needed penalties to see off a brave Denmark side that played their most adventurous football of the competition but without reward.

Putting on an impressive display during their group stage, Croatia now are looking to prove their worth in the knock out stage as they gear up to face Denmark. Winning all of their three group games, Vatreni see themselves being tipped as favorite to go through, but that won't make them underestimate their opponent, as the Danish Dynamite have shown strong resilience in their previous games.

The first goalless draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ has seen Denmark progress to the Round of 16, joining today's opponents France - who top Group C ahead of the Danes. With ten changes across the two sides, there was a certain lack of cohesion to each team's play.

Denmark confirmed their passage into the next stage of World Cup 2018 despite only picking up one point on their final group game against France. Knowing that a draw will be enough to secure their path, didn't immediately set their game gunning for just a point as the Danish Dynamite did give their best early on.

Denmark are close to secure their place in the knock out stage of this year's FIFA World Cup tournament, but before getting there, they must face up against France and snatch at least a point from them.

Denmark ambition to secure a spot into the knock out stage of World Cup 2018 is halted as they only picked up one point from their second group game against Australia. Knowing that a win can ensure them a place in the next round, Danish Dynamite started the game in such aggressive fashion as they pushed forward vigorously in search for early goals.

Grabbing all three points from their first group game against Peru, Denmark are now gunning for their second victory which could also secure them a place in the knock out stage of World Cup 2018 in Russia.