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Published 17:31 8 Jun 2026 BST
Updated 17:31 8 Jun 2026 BST

Christian Eriksen has spoken publicly for the first time since collapsing during Denmark's clash with Ukraine yesterday evening.
Thankfully it is more positive news, and the veteran explained that the cause of the incident was his pacemaker, or ICD, working to protect him, which shocked his body.
On Instagram, Eriksen wrote: "As you can probably imagine, receiving a shock from my ICD has had a major impact on both me and my family, but I want to reassure everyone that this was a different situation from what happened in 2021. I am feeling good, and my recovery has already started.
"In addition to being grateful for the support and assistance of all the players and the medical team on the field, I am also incredibly grateful to the doctors who have cared for me and my heart over the years.
"Thanks to their expertise, my ICD did exactly what it was designed to do: protect me when I needed it. For now, my focus is on recovering, spending time with my family, going on vacation, and playing football with my children."
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