'Keeper Thomas Soerensen recalled for Denmark's next two Euro 2008 qualifiers

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Goalkeeper Thomas Soerensen returned after injury Monday to make Denmark's squad for 2008 European Championship qualifiers against Sweden and Liechtenstein.

Denmark coach Morten Olsen also named rookies Jonas Borring, Esben Hansen and Hjalte Bo Noerregaard, defenders Jan Kristiansen and Brian Priske and forward Morten Nordstrand.

Thomas Kristensen is out injured, and Soerensen had been in doubt because of a right knee injury.

Denmark plays Sweden in Stockholm on Saturday and hosts Liechtenstein in Aarhus on Sept. 12.

Jesper Christiansen replaced Soerensen on Aug. 22 when Denmark lost 4-0 to Ireland in a friendly in a performance that Olsen described as the worst in his seven years as national team coach.

"When we now pick Thomas it is, of course, because he for many years has been one of Denmark's strongest 'keepers and he is no longer injured," Olsen said in a statement.

Denmark is fourth with 10 points in Group F - behind Sweden, Northern Ireland and Spain - but although it has played a game less, it needs to win to have a realistic chance of qualifying.

The Danes' home game against Sweden on June 2 was spoiled by a drunk Danish fan who attacked German referee Herbert Fandel after he awarded Sweden a penalty in the final minutes.

The match was abandoned with the score at 3-3, but UEFA awarded Sweden a 3-0 victory and banned Denmark from playing its next two Euro 2008 qualifiers at its national stadium in Copenhagen.

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