Christensen earns Denmark recall

Fortuna Hjørring defender May Krogh Christensen has been named in the Denmark squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier against Spain in Viborg on 24 April, ending a two-year international exile.

'Great experience'
The 30-year-old Christensen has been in irresistible club form this season and Denmark coach Peter Bonde believes her return could be the edge his team need as they prepare to meet the side lying alongside them atop Group 3. "May has been super this spring," he said. "She is a strong defender with great experience, which could come in handy against Spain."

Martin threat
If selected on 27 April, Christensen might come face to face with prolific striker Adriana Martin, who Bonde has identified as a major threat. "She scored against us the last time we met Spain, so we know that she is a really good player that we have to be prepared for," said Bonde. Martin scored five times in Spain’s last outing against Poland; a result which lifted Ignacio Quereda's side to joint top in Group 3.

Denmark squad
Goalkeepers: Heidi Elgård Johansen (Fortuna Hjørring), Mette Bjerg (Vejle BK).

Defenders: Camilla Sand Andersen (Fortuna Hjørring), Christina Ørntoft (Skovlunde IF), Katrine S. Pedersen (Djurgården/Älvsjö), Malene Olesen (Brøndby IF), Mariann Gajhede Knudsen (Fortuna Hjørring), May Krogh Christensen (Fortuna Hjørring), Mia Olsen (Brøndby IF).

Midfielders: Ann Dot Eggers Nielsen (Brøndby IF), Cathrine Paaske Sørensen (Brøndby IF), Janne Madsen (Fortuna Hjørring), Louise Hansen (1. FFC Frankfurt), Nanna Johansen (IK Skovbakken).

Forwards: Johanna Rasmussen (Fortuna Hjørring), Maiken With Pape (Brøndby IF), Merete Pedersen (Torres Calcio Feminile), Julie Rydahl Bukh (Brøndby IF).