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Bendtner optimistic despite loss

Nicklas Bendtner remains upbeat about Denmark's chances of reaching Euro 2016 despite their loss to Sweden.

Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner is pleased his team struck late to remain in its Euro 2016 qualifying playoff against Sweden.

An Emil Forsberg goal and Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty either side of halftime at the Friends Arena in Solna put the host in control on Saturday.

But Nicolai Jorgensen got on the scoresheet with 10 minutes remaining to see Denmark trail 2-1 heading into Tuesday's second leg.

Bendtner, who played a full game, was pleased the visitor left with an away goal.