Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand has explained his decision to snub Matt O'Riley ahead of their huge clashes with Croatia and France next week.
The Celtic midfielder has been in inspired form under Ange Postecoglou and has designs on a World Cup spot after switching his international allegiance from England to the Danes earlier this year. He's started every game for the Hoops this season and laid on five assists in seven games, but is yet to make his senior bow under Hjulmand.
He named his squad on Tuesday as they look to win their Nations League group and advance to the tournament finals. But O'Riley, who has four caps for the Under-21s, has been left with Hasmus Hojlund's team for their European Championship playoff double-header with Croatia. And A-team boss Hjulmand says that's because the best option for O'Riley is to rack up more minutes for the Under-21s and impress in their two games in the upcoming break.
