Netherlands v Denmark: Christian Eriksen scores on Denmark return

Christian Eriksen made a dream return to international action by scoring just two minutes after coming on as a substitute for Denmark in their friendly against the Netherlands.

Eriksen was playing for his country for the first time since his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 last June.

The midfielder, who has since joined Premier League club Brentford, produced a terrific finish into the top corner.

Steven Bergwijn, Nathan Ake and Memphis Depay had put the Dutch 3-1 ahead.

But 30-year-old Eriksen emerged for his 110th cap as a second-half substitute to huge cheers from the crowd at Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, home of his former club Ajax.

Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal was among those to clap Eriksen, who applauded the reception in return.

Just two minutes later he sent his team-mates and fans into raptures, rattling home a confident finish from Andreas Skov Olsen's cutback.

Formation 3-4-1-2

Formation 3-4-2-1

Match ends, Netherlands 4, Denmark 2.

Second Half ends, Netherlands 4, Denmark 2.

Wout Weghorst (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Denmark).

Corner, Denmark. Conceded by Tyrell Malacia.

Corner, Denmark. Conceded by Mark Flekken.

Attempt saved. Andreas Skov Olsen (Denmark) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rasmus Kristensen.

Foul by Daley Blind (Netherlands).

Kasper Dolberg (Denmark) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Joakim Maehle went off injured after Denmark had used all subs.

Offside, Netherlands. Tyrell Malacia tries a through ball, but Arnaut Danjuma is caught offside.

Foul by Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands).

Kasper Dolberg (Denmark) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt missed. Steven Berghuis (Netherlands) left