Senegal will put their new-found fame on the line on Thursday against Denmark after their stunning World Cup debut win over world champions France.

The Lions of west Africa confounded all predictions and Friday's first half goal from Papa Bouba Diop sent shockwaves around the world.

Despite losing the surprise factor used to such great effect in toppling France, their dynamism in attack, power in midfield and solidity at the back will have been noted by the Danes who also started their campaign with a win, 2-1 over Uruguay.

"We are not afraid of Denmark. All World Cup teams are very good and we need to watch out," said Senegal midfielder Khalilou Fadiga, accused and later exonerated of stealing a gold necklace in a South Korean jewellery shop before the tournament started.

"We just need to play well in this match as we did before."

Striker Amara Traore, the veteran of the team at 36, added, "Denmark are a good team but we are very strong," while Bouba Diop said: "It is like usual, we don't feel much pressure." Bruno Metsu's side are fretting on the fitness of captain and centre-

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