For the first time since 2007, Denmark are going to the Women’s World Cup.

An outstanding qualifying campaign – winning all eight games, scoring 40 goals and conceding only two - was built on the lessons from last year’s Euros.

On that occasion, Denmark didn’t get out of a group which also contained Germany, Spain and Finland.

Heading into this tournament, though, they are equipped with more experience and, many would say, an easier group. Alongside European champions England, Denmark’s other early opposition are China and Haiti.

While head coach Lars Søndergaard feels progress this time round is more realistic, he is focused on the different challenges the draw represents.

“We are up against tough opponents, but that’s the experience we now have to test a little bit,” Søndergaard told Women’s Soccer Coaching.