Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United, both Danes, were in action on Sunday night when Denmark defeated Finland 1-0 in Euro 2024 qualification due to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s late goal.

In Helsinki, our number 14 was active for the entire 90 minutes, with Hojlund being introduced at the start of the second half.

After 19 minutes of play at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Eriksen’s rasping free-kick was expertly saved by Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky.

The Red and Whites enjoyed plenty of possession of the ball throughout the match, but they were forced to be patient. Kasper Hjulmand was operating out of his typically inventive number ten position for his team.

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U.S.’s summer acquisition Hojlund performed admirably in his 45-minute cameo and stretched Finland’s defense the entire time, earning his eighth cap for his nation and leading his team to victory in Group H.

Jonny Evans, a defender, led his country as captain earlier in the day in Astana, Kazakhstan, where Northern Ireland suffered a 1-0 loss.

Like Eriksen, Evans played the full 90 minutes, and Maksim Samorodov’s goal in the first half was the decisive score.

The Green and White Army lost 4-2 to Slovenia on Thursday, dropping them to fifth place in Group H after six games.

Now that the trio is scheduled to return to Carrington later this week, attention will soon turn to United’s upcoming Premier League matchup against Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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