Denmark's Olsen calls for fresh legs

Uncapped pair Leon Andreasen and Simon Busk Poulsen have both been included in Denmark's squad but coach Morten Olsen will be without some big names for the UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifier against Spain.

'Surprised and proud'
Martin Laursen, Thomas Helveg, Søren Larsen and Peter Løvenkrands have all been ruled out of the match on 24 March when the Danes take on Spain looking to close the gap on runaway Group F leaders Sweden. It could mean a chance for 1. FSV Mainz 05 defender Andreasen and FC Midtjylland winger Poulsen, after they were rewarded for impressive club form. "I am surprised, proud and extremely happy," said former Under-21 international Poulsen. Should they fail to play in Madrid, the pair could be given a run-out in the friendly against Germany four days later.

Denmark squad
Goalkeepers: Jesper Christiansen (FC København), Thomas Sørensen (Aston Villa FC), Stephan Andersen (Brøndby IF).

Defenders: Brian Priske (Club Brugge KV), Daniel Agger (Liverpool FC), Lars Jacobsen (FC København), Niclas Jensen (FC København), Michael Gravgaard (FC København), Per Nielsen (Brøndby IF), Leon Andreasen (1. FSV Mainz 05).

Midfielders: Thomas Kahlenberg (AJ Auxerre), Christian Poulsen (Sevilla FC), Daniel Jensen (Werder Bremen), Dennis Rommedahl (Charlton Athletic FC), Rasmus Würtz (Aalborg BK).

Forwards: Martin Jørgensen (ACF Fiorentina), Nicklas Bendtner (Birmingham City FC), Jesper Grønkjær (FC København), Jon Dahl Tomasson (Villarreal CF), Morten Nordstrand (FC Nordsjælland), Simon Busk Poulsen (FC Midtjylland), Dennis Sørensen (FC Midtjylland).