Danes honour consistent Agger

Liverpool FC defender Daniel Agger has been voted Denmark's Under-21 Player of the Year in recognition for his performances in helping his country qualify for this summer's UEFA European U21 Championship.

Transfer
The 21-year-old scored three goals in six qualifying games, in addition to turning out for the full national team. Agger's form for his country and Brøndby IF prompted Liverpool FC to pay €8.4m for his services during the January transfer window. Denmark U21 coach Flemming Serritslev said: "Daniel is a complete defender. He is extremely quick and also good at going forward which has added a new dimension to our team."

'Personal qualities'
Serritslev, who will stand down after the finals in Portugal, continued: "Daniel also possesses some fine personal qualities and has remained the same humble young man despite his recent success. He never forgets his team-mates in the Under-21 team." Agger said: "First and foremost it's nice to know that people appreciate my way of playing. It also means a lot to me to hear those kind words from Flemming."

Other winners
Other winners of the award, sponsored by one of the Danish Football Association's chief backers, include Martin Jørgensen, Christian Poulsen and Thomas Kahlenberg.