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'Eriksen love has given us wings' - Hjulmand thanks Denmark supporters after round of 16 triumph over Wales

The head coach says the public response to a key player's health scare has helped the national team hit new heights

Kasper Hjulmand expressed his gratitude towards Denmark supporters after their round of 16 triumph over Wales, saying their love for Christian Eriksen has "given us wings".

Denmark progressed to the European Championship quarter-finals by thrashing Wales 4-0 in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon.

Hjulmand's side have coped admirably with the loss of Eriksen, who was hospitalised after collapsing in their opening group stage fixture against Finland, with the head coach left overwhelmed by the public's response to the incident.