Don't be deceived by his inability to gain a regular starting place with Chelsea, he is essential to Danish defensive duties, and is valued highly by the coach for his influence and experience.

Now aged 33, his pace isn't great, so he relies on reserves of experience to anticipate rather than react to attacking threats.

He was a bedrock at the back in Euro 96 and France 98, and has been capped more than 50 times, scoring once.