DEFENDING champions Denmark aim to make a winning exit from Euro 96 when they play group D underdogs Turkey at Hillsborough this afternoon.

Denmark hold only a slim mathematical chance of reaching the quarter finals after a draw with Portugal and a crushing 3-0 defeat by group leaders Croatia.

The Turks have lost to Croatia and Portugal, albeit 1-0 to both.

Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel will be looking for a more attacking approach from the team, saying that against Croatia "players should have taken more risks going forward.

Coach Richard Moeller Nielsen, in charge of Denmark for the last time before taking over Finland, could field the same team as against Croatia with 1992 hero Kim Vilfort in midfield.

The cautious looking line up was meant to contain Croatia and ensure at least a point. But it backfired.

Against Turkey, Moeller Nielsen could be driven for sentimental reasons into lining up a majority of the players who became surprise victors over Germany in the 1992 final in Sweden.

Big midfielder Michael Schjoenberg, who may struggle against the quick Turks, could be dropped to allow Vilfort to retain his place and still leave room up front for young striker Mikkel Beck to partner Brian Laudrup as in the match against Portugal.

Turkey's coach Fatih Terim was adamant his team would not make it easy for the Danes. "There is plenty of pride at stake," he said.

He said the Turks wanted to reward their fans, who have won many friends at the tournament with their enthusiasm and devoted support, with a victory.

Terim, set to take over Turkish club side Galatasaray after Euro 96, will probably name the same side that lost to Portugal on Friday.

Defensive midfielder Tolunay Kafkas, who started against Croatia and came on as a substitute against the Portuguese, is suspended after being booked in both matches.