The Danes face a winner-takes-all Group E clash against Japan on Thursday knowing they need a win to reach to the last 16.

Japan's better goal difference means the Blue Samurai would progress with a draw, but Arsenal forward Bendtner believes Denmark have the tools to unlock their defence, even if they do shut up shop.

"Japan is a good team and very defensive, but I believe in the strength we have," the 22-year-old was quoted as saying on skysports.com.

"I would be bitterly disappointed if we didn't win.

"We know we have to score. But if we can hold the ball up and use the height we have in attack then I believe that could break any defence down."

Denmark head into the game on the back of a 2-1 win over Cameroon, in which Bendtner and Dennis Rommedahl scored the goals.