When the 2010 showpiece kicks off in South Africa, the Danes will be undoubtedly carrying the underdog tag, historically a tag they appear to thrive on. Their shock Euro 1992 triumph is testament to this.

Since then the national team has struggled to recreate similar success over the last decade, having failed to qualify for the 2006 World Cup. The Danes finished top of their qualifying group ahead of Portugal and Sweden, proof that the current crop of players, the likes of Liverpool's Daniel Agger, Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner and Ajax Amsterdam winger Dennis Rommedahl possessing the ability necessary to compete with the best that the world has to offer.

Coach: Morten Olsen

Tasked with guiding Denmark to World Cup glory, a former national player himself, Olsen took over the reigns from Swedish coach Bo Johansson in 2000. Olsen's football philosophy is orientated towards the offensive, a policy which has served him well as he boasts the best record of any national coach in the history of Danish football. Olsen favours a 4-3-3 system utilizing the pace of Dennis Rommedahl, Gronkjaer and Martin J?rgensen at his disposal to support the lone striker.

Captain: Jon Dahl Tomasson

The Danes will be captained by veteran Jon Dahl Tomasson. The former AC Milan and Feyenoord forward has been in the national side for over a decade, making over 100 appearances bringing an abundance of experience at international level. The Danes will count on his strength and goal-poaching ability in, and around, the 18-yard area as the spearhead of the Danish attack.

Star Players: Dennis Rommedahl, Daniel Agger and Nicklas Bendtner