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Christian Eriksen's double ensured a re-united Denmark saw off Wales in their UEFA Nations League opener.

A row over the players' commercial rights saw the Danes forced to field a makeshift side of amateur and fustal players for Wednesday's friendly against Slovakia and it looked likely the issue would continue for this clash before a settlement was agreed and Denmark's first-team players returned.

However, despite an improvement in quality, Denmark started the game slugglishly with visitors Wales proving much the better side in the opening stages. While a patched-up Denmark side was being beaten 3-0 in Trnava, Wales opened their UEFA Nations League campaign with a thumping 4-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland.