Euro 2020: Upbeat Eriksen posts thumbs-up selfie from hospital

Christian Eriksen has posted the first picture of himself in hospital since he suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 clash with Finland on Saturday.

The Inter Milan and former Tottenham midfielder collapsed during the first half of the group game in Copenhagen and was treated on the pitch before being taken to hospital.

Eriksen released his first public statement since the incident on Monday, insisting he 'feels better' and 'won't give up'. He's now posted a photo on Instagram of himself giving a thumbs up in his hospital bed.

In the caption, the 29-year old said: 'Hello everyone. Big thanks for your sweet and amazing greetings and messages from all around the world. It means a lot to me and my family.

'I'm fine - under the circumstances. I still have to go through some examinations at the hospital, but I feel okay.

'Now, I will cheer on the boys on the Denmark team in the next matches. Play for all of Denmark. Best, Christian'.

More to follow.