AMSTERDAM
\nChristian Eriksen has said he is proud to show he can still still compete at a high level despite suffering a cardiac arrest last summer at Euro 2020, which sidelined him for an extended period.
\nEriksen made his Denmark return on Saturday, scoring with his first touch less than two minutes after coming on as a substitute, while creating numerous other chances.
\nDescribing the comeback as \u201cperfect\u201d, the Brentford playmaker indicated that he feels comfortable back with his international team-mates and is ready to help at the 2022 World Cup.
\n\u201cI was pleased to show I can still play,\u201d Eriksen told Dutch TV. \u201cIt feels like I\u2019ve never been away from the team. It was a bit emotional to be back in the national team but I\u2019ve hardly missed any games over the last 10 years so I\u2019m like part of the family.\u201d
\nSpeaking to Sky Sports, Eriksen added: \u201cI felt very welcome [by the Netherlands fans]. I\u2019ve been here before [for Ajax] for many years so of course they know me, but it was a very heart-warming reception for sure.
\n\u201cI was happy the ball came to me and of course, it was a lovely finish. To start the comeback in international football like this was the perfect way.
\n\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to playing at the Qatar World Cup but there are a lot of games in between and I\u2019m focused on them.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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