Sørensen looking to impress

Denmark's goalkeeper has revealed a place in the national team side keeps him motivated to perform at his highest level for his club, Stoke City.

"It's a fantastic thing and the biggest thing you can be involved in. It's great to have something at the end of the season to look forward to and that spurs you on. In terms of motivation, you hope that all of the hard work you put in, you will get the benefits of in the summer", said the man currently has 83 caps to his name.

After the legendary Peter Schmeichel retired, Sørensen has been ever present in the Danish goal and looks certain to be Denmark's nr.1 also in South Africa.

There really isn't much competition for the goalkeeping place in Denmark, even though Sørensen says he has to be at his best for his club to get the nod. That's just being polite.

Jesper Christiansen has been voted Danish Goalkeeper of the Year three times, but he's still playing in the local league with FC Kopenhagen. Stephan Andersen is another one, who has played in some games for the country, but never really made the nr.1 gloves his own. The former Charlton stopper is now also back in the local league with Brondby. He was once rated as a hot prospect for the future, but while he's a good player, Sørensen can probably feel safe with his position. Especially with his club Stoke doing well in the Premier League.