Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has told the Danish media it’s an honour to captain his country.
The 38-year-old has excelled since being signed by Brendan Rodgers last summer and his form for Celtic has helped him maintain the No.1 spot for Denmark.
Schmeichel will captain Denmark in the absence of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg during tomorrow’s clash with Portugal, and the Celtic keeper has told Tipsbladet that it’s always been one his dreams to lead out the national team.
The veteran believes he’s lucky to have been selected for the role and despite the pressure it comes with, he still relishes being the captain.
“I have always said that it is a boyhood dream and the greatest honour to be captain of the Danish national team. There is nothing greater individually. I’ve been lucky to try it before, and I enjoy the responsibility. It comes very naturally to me, and I don’t think my role changes, regardless of whether it’s me or Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg who is captain,” said the Celtic player.
Despite being in the twilight of his career, Schmeichel has been in inspirational form since replacing Joe Hart at Celtic. The Dane hasn’t just performed domestically but was also a factor in the Scottish champions grabbing a play-off from the Champions League group stage.
The former Anderlecht player is set to make his 112th international appearance when Denmark face Portugal in a UEFA Nations League play-off on Thursday night.
