“We have a lot of very good players, we are a team, and that is why we have made it this far at the World Cup," said Hareide.

"Croatia are a skilled team, but you will see what we can do. We must show a different game if we want to move forward. We must play in defense, but also attack more than in previous matches."

He added that advancing to the round of 16 was Denmark's greatest achievement and that they now have a chance to “make history.”

Denmark finished second in Group C with a total of five points, advancing to the knockout stage for the first time since 2002.