Tomasson could miss the England game (Allsport).
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Jon Dahl Tomasson and Stig Tofting have been
rated as doubtful for the second round clash with England.
The pair missed training and the Danish football association confirmed
that they could miss Saturday's game.
"They are both at present regarded doubtful for the second round against
England in Niigata," the DBU said in a statement.
Tomasson, Denmark's top scorer with four goals, has a groin strain.
Tofting picked up a injury to his left foot in the 2-1 win over Uruguay in the
opening game and has aggravated an injury in his right foot by trying to
compensate.
The Bolton midfielder was substituted in the second half of the 2-0 win over
France and has been resting since.
Central defender Rene Henriksen sat out with a right knee injury but is
expected to be ready for the meeting with Sven Goran Eriksson's side.
Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen, who had also been reported as injured, did train
with the rest of the squad.
Former Denmark international Jan Molby said the absence of Tomasson, who fired
the Danes to the top of Group A and is in the running for the golden boot, would
be a huge setback.
"It's a massive blow for Denmark," Molby said.
"All indications are that he will probably miss the game, He is the only
player we can't do without.
"He has has been in sensational form and he is a first-class finisher. A
Danish team without Jon Dahl would not be the same."
Tofting forms an abrasive central midfield partnership with Everton's Thomas
Gravesen but Molby believes the Denmark hard-man will battle through to pull on
a red shirt against England.
"We don't want to be without either of our strong players in midfield but the
big worry is Jon Dahl," the former Liverpool midfielder told Sky Sports News.
"If we are without Jon Dahl then it will certainly give England a boost. It
will make it more difficult without Jon Dahl being there."
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