Havertz, Rudiger start for Germany against Denmark

Kai Havertz will lead the line for Germany in their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Denmark on Saturday, with Antonio Rudiger also starting despite sustaining an injury in the final group game.

With Jonathan Tah suspended, Rudiger's centre back partner will be Nico Schlotterbeck, one of three changes made by coach Julian Nagelsmann as David Raum and Leroy Sane make their first starts at Euro 2024.

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand made two changes from the starting 11 which drew 0-0 against Serbia to secure qualification, with playmaker Christian Eriksen recovering from stomach issues and able to start.

Thomas Delaney plays in central midfield in place of the suspended Morten Hjulmand and Andreas Skov Olsen was also brought into the side ahead.

Germany: Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum; Toni Kroos, Robert Andrich; Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundogan (c), Jamal Musiala; Kai Havertz.

Denmark: Kasper Schmeichel (c), Andreas Christensen, Joachim Andersen, Jannik Vestergaard; Alexander Bah, Thomas Delaney, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Joakim Maehle; Rasmus Hojlund, Christian Eriksen, Andreas Skov Olsen