Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand wore special bracelet tribute to Christian Eriksen as Euro 2020 heroes honour stricken star

DENMARK boss Kasper Hjulmand wore a special bracelet in tribute to Christian Eriksen for the vital win over Russia on Monday.

The Inter Milan midfielder, 29, collapsed in the first-half of his nation's Euro 2020 opener against Finland after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Eriksen was given CPR - with a defibrillator also required to save his life - before he was transferred to hospital.

The former Tottenham star underwent an operation to have an ICD fitted and was discharged from hospital last week.

And for Monday night's thumping 4-1 win over Russia, Denmark's boss, players and even a prince paid tribute to Eriksen.

As the Danes booked their spot in the last-16 - where they will take on Wales in Amsterdam - Hjulmand wore a bracelet featuring a small, silver football in honour of Eriksen on an emotional night in Copenhagen.

After the game, Hjulmand explained: "I have never gone with jewellery in my life.

"This is the first time I'm wearing jewellery. There is a little football on it.

"It's Christian who's here, so we want to take him with us.

"I had him with me all the way. I think about him a lot."

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Hjulmand added: "As I have always said, he is our heart, our rhythm.

"We smashed through for his sake today. He is a great inspiration for all of us.

"Not many of the players have played minutes on the pitch without Christian being in there.

"But we are super happy today. I am super grateful for the people and the support we have received."

Denmark's future king, Prince Christian, was also spotted in the stands for the massive game against Russia.

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He was seen wearing a Denmark shirt with 'Eriksen 10' splashed across the back in his own touching tribute.

Prince Christian had started the game wearing a formal blue jacket, but had changed into his Eriksen jersey by full-time, throwing it on over his white shirt.

After the game, Denmark defender Jens Stryger Larsen revealed Eriksen had messaged the squad to congratulate them.

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Larsen claimed: "Christian immediately wrote to us in our group.

"It is fantastic that he supports us and is there for us."

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