Denmark star Nicklas Bendtner is certain he can handle the pressure of bagged the team’s goals.
The Arsenal striker, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland, will play as a lone forward supported by wide men Dennis Rommedahl and Michael Krohn-Dehli and Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen.
Bendtner has 18 goals in the red of Denmark from his 47 caps, including the crucial winner against Portugal which sent the Danes to Poland and Ukraine.
Asked by FourFourTwo magazine if there was added pressure in being relied on for goals, 24-year0old Bendtner said it was not a problem for him.
He said: “I scored three goals in the qualifying group, including the winner against Portugal, and I am happy to have goal-scoring responsibilities.
“I enjoy the pressure. That’s my job."
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