The coach has handled the trauma of Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest with dignity and they now have Wales in sight

He wasn’t even supposed to be in charge. If the pandemic had not happened, Kasper Hjulmand would have been watching Euro 2020 in the stands, taking notes and preparing to replace Åge Hareide as Denmark coach after the tournament. As it is, he has presided over the most tumultuous fortnight in the history of Danish football – and become a leader not only for the team but the whole country.

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