Belgium to kick ball out of play as mark of respect to Christian Eriksen

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Roberto Martinez and his Belgium players will show their support for Christian Eriksen before and during Thursday’s Group B clash with Denmark. Picture: Anatoly Maltsev/AP

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez and his players will celebrate Christian Eriksen’s ongoing recovery from a cardiac arrest when they face Denmark – but then they mean business.

The 29-year-old had to be resuscitated on the pitch at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen after slumping to the ground during the first half of his side’s 1-0 Group B defeat by Finland on Saturday evening.