Denmark and Slovenia square off on Friday knowing that the winner of this contest will secure automatic qualification for Euro 2024 with a game to spare.
However, with a four-point gap ahead of third-placed Kazakhstan in Group H, these two nations effectively get two bites of the cherry to earn a spot at next year's tournament.
As well as defeat in Kazakhstan, late goals were required to defeat Finland on both occasions, and VAR was in their favour as they edged past Northern Ireland.
Nevertheless, the end result is Denmark accumulating 19 points from their eight games, leaving them requiring just one win from their final two fixtures to guarantee qualification.
Although they are assured of a playoff spot, Kasper Hjulmand will naturally want their place at Euro 2024 secured as soon as possible, particularly when there is a scenario where defeat to Slovenia, and Kazakhstan beating Slovenia in their next game, would likely leave them needing to beat Northern Ireland.
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