Denmark picks injured goalkeeper Sorensen for preliminary World Cup roster

Injured Sorensen in Denmark’s preliminary roster

COPENHAGEN — Injured goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen was included by Denmark coach Morten Olsen in his 30-man preliminary World Cup roster.

Sorensen dislocated his elbow last month while playing for Stoke in England’s Premier League and is trying to regain fitness ahead of Denmark’s June 14 opener.

Olsen said Sorensen is making good progress and suggested only a major setback would see him miss out when the final 23-man roster is picked by June 1.

Others selected include Feyenoord forward Jon Dahl Tomasson, Ajax winger Dennis Rommedahl and Liverpool defender Daniel Agger. Also picked were veterans Christian Poulsen of Juventus and Martin Jorgensen of Aarhus.