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Christensen, Hojbjerg giving Denmark tips on Tottenham, Chelsea players ahead of semi-final

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen and Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are advising their teammates on how to deal with the threat posed by England.

The two Danish stars are busy preparing for their Euro 2020 semi final against the Three Lions on Wednesday at Wembley.

Hojberg, whose Spurs teammate Harry Kane will captain England, and Christensen have plenty of knowledge about their opponents.

"Pierre knows Kane well and he can share things. All footballers have habits and the more we know of them the better," said Christensen, per the Daily Mail.

"He shields the ball well and he's good with his feet, so you have to be careful not to get too close. I want to control him, not fight with him.

"Kane has the size to be a target man but he has the best qualities with his feet and he's one of the best finishers in football.

"(Raheem) Sterling is hugely fast and plays in teams used to having the ball, so they are two important players for England.

"We're looking forward to it. Wembley is a venue for important matches and we know a lot of their players. We've shown we have the quality to play with the best - it's about who wants it the most."

Christensen added: "I've had messages from my English friends - players and bosses. That has changed a little after the great support following the first game. Now we're their enemies.

"It's changed to "you were our favourite team but now you're going out!". The others are still rooting for us."

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