Denmark, Albania book Euro slot; Italy win too

Denmark`s midfielder Thomas Delaney (hidden) celebrates scoring the 2-1 goal with his team-mates during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group H qualification football match between Denmark and Slovenia in Copenhagen. Pic/AFP

Denmark and Albania advanced to the European Championship and title-holder Italy got a crucial win ahead of a showdown game against Ukraine.

Italy beat North Macedonia 5-2 to both avenge its elimination in the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs and ensure it needs only a draw against Ukraine on Monday to secure a place at Euro 2024 in Germany.

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Robert Lewandowski and Poland must go through the playoffs in March after a 1-1 draw at home to the Czech Republic ended their chance of advancing directly. Albania kicked off earlier needing only a point in Moldova to secure its Euro 2024 place and did just enough in a 1-1 draw.

Denmark ensured they will finish top of Group H by beating closest rival Slovenia 2-1 thanks to a 54th-minute goal by midfielder Thomas Delaney.

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