Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand confirms Christian Eriksen for Qatar

QATAR-BOUND: Manchester United's Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark's squad for the World Cup. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Christian Eriksen will make his return to tournament football in Qatar, 18 months after his on-pitch cardiac arrest, after he was confirmed for the Denmark World Cup squad.

The Manchester United star has recovered fully from the heart attack he suffered duringa Euro 2020 match against Finland in Copenhagen. Eriksen was resuscitated on the pitch but his career looked over in the following days.