Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand believes Amsterdam’s “huge” connection with Danish football will help them overcome Wales in their Euro 2020 showdown. Eriksen spent five years at Ajax before joining Tottenham in 2013 and numerous Danish players have progressed through the Amsterdam club’s celebrated academy. Denmark’s Christian Eriksen spent five years at Ajax before moving to Tottenham (Martin Rickett/PA)“We’re playing at Christian’s old home and we’re so excited to give it our all against Wales,” Hjulmand said ahead of Saturday’s clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena. “If there’s a club outside Denmark that means something for Danish football it is Ajax. “They have always been developing and improving Danish players, so there is a huge connection between Amsterdam – and especially Ajax – and Danish football.

Source: Express June 25, 2021 17:48 UTC