Denmark have named a second-string squad including futsal players for this week's matches against Slovakia and Wales after contract negotiations with first-team regulars reached deadlock.

If the Danish Football Association (DBU) had failed to name a squad, the team, who are ninth in the world rankings and reached the last 16 at this year's World Cup, could have been thrown out of the 2020 European Championship.

Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Show all 22 1 /22 Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings <b>Denmark:</b> Kasper Schmeichel - 6 out of 10 Wasn’t challenged to do anything out of his comfort zone by stayed switched on the make the saves when asked to AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Henrik Dalsgaard - 6 out of 10 Did fine on the right, he made no serious errors but like a lot of the players lacked intensity going forward EPA Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Simon Kjaer - 7 out of 10 Made a last-ditch tackle in the first half and cleared anything that came to him in the air EPA Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Mathias Jorgensen - 6 out of 10 Took a tactical yellow card in the first half to stop Griezmann breaking away, but that was about the extent of his impact EPA Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Jens Stryger Larsen - 6 out of 10 Did okay, was solid in mid-field but lacking in attack REUTERS Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Abdreas Christensen - 6 out of 10 Solid against the set pieces and quick to cover on the occasions France broke through the defence AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Martin Braithwaite - 7 out of 10 Put pressure on Kimpembe and Hernandez down the right, brought some physicality to an otherwise weak game AP Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Christian Eriksen - 6 out of 10 Tried to create chances for the first 45 mins, made some good runs behind the defence and linked well Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Thomas Delaney - 6 out of 10 Got heavily involved in the midfield battles and came out worse in almost every one AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Pione Sisto - 6 out of 10 He was good in the first half, sending balls through and over the defence to meet Braithwaite’s runs but less effective in the second half Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Andreas Cornelius - 7 out of 10 Made a few chances in the first half that were not taken, supplied Eriksen with a great cross from the left REUTERS Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings <b>France:</b> Steve Mandanda - 6 out of 10 Made a good save when Eriksen got in between the centre backs, decent performance in his first game in the tournament Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Djibril Sidibe - 6 out of 10 Wasn’t challenged enough but did his job adequately, made some poor passes when on the attack AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Presnet Kimpembe - 6 out of 10 He was made to work hard at the back especially against Braithwate but he held his own and made some good challenges REUTERS Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Raphael Varane - 6 out of 10 Did enough at the back to be comfortable, it was a poor day at the office for the Danish strikers AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Lucas Hernandez - 6 out of 10 Worked well going forward on the left wing, he linked on a couple of occasions with Giroud to give the striker a shot on goal EPA Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings N'Golo Kante - 6 out of 10 Did what he does best, he read to game well and sat in front of the defence, he worked well with N’Zonzi going forward AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Steven N'Zonzi - 6 out of 10 Looked under no pressure in mid-field, he made some quality passes up to the front men and was happy to move it wide to create space in front of him REUTERS Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Ousmane Dembele - 7 out of 10 Made some good runs into the box and set up Griezmann with a good ball over the top AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Antoine Griezmann - 7 out of 10 Struggled to link with Giroud effectively but found space and had a few chances AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Thomas Lemar - 5 out of 10 Had a poor day, missed some simple passes in the second half but that could be down to the lethargy that plagued the rest of the team as well AFP/Getty Images Denmark vs France World Cup player ratings Olivier Giroud - 6 out of 10 Had a decent chance in the first half but sent it straight at the keeper, his work levels remained high throughout though AFP/Getty Images

Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet reported that the squad includes players from the national futsal team, a five-a-side soccer game played mainly indoors on small hard courts.

Denmark are scheduled to play Slovakia in a friendly on Wednesday and Wales in a Nations League group stage match on Sunday. National team coach Age Hareide will not be in charge of the team as the DBU does not want him to manage a side he did not pick himself.

The dispute is chiefly over the rights of players, including Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen, to make individual sponsorship agreements with companies competing with national team sponsors. The players' travelling conditions are also an issue.

The players union on Tuesday made a second offer to extend their existing contracts which would have postponed further negotiations until after the two games.

The DBU was not immediately reachable for comment, but rejected the same offer on Sunday.