Morten Olsen has announced that he will end his tenure as manager of the Denmark national team after next summer's Euro 2016 Championships in France.

The 65-year-old has been in charge of the Danes since 2000 but has decided not to pursue a new contract when his current deal expires next summer.

"It is an emotional decision to make," he told Dbu.dk. "It is not a job but a lifestyle. It's a huge honour to be in this job. I have a passion for it."

Former midfielder Olsen, who made 102 appearances for his country during an 19-year spell from 1970, led the Danes to two World Cup finals appearances in 2002 and 2010.

Denmark currently lead Euro 2016 qualifying Group I on seven points from four games, but they have played a match more than everyone else in the group.