Denmark end winless streak against Slovenia
Eriksen scores on return to international football
Højlund doubles lead as Danes secure victory
Denmark ended their winless streak against Slovenia with a comfortable 2-0 victory in Ljubljana on Tuesday. Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest at last summer's European Championship, marked his return to international football with a goal in the 59th minute. Rasmus Højlund doubled Denmark's lead 10 minutes later.
The victory was Denmark's first over Slovenia in seven matches. The Danes had lost four of the previous six meetings, including a 2-1 defeat in the Nations League last year.
Eriksen's goal was his 39th for Denmark, moving him level with Michael Laudrup as the country's joint-second highest goalscorer. Only Poul Nielsen (52) has scored more goals for the Danes.
The win moves Denmark to the top of Group B2 in the Nations League, with seven points from three matches. Slovenia are bottom of the group with one point.
Denmark will face Croatia in their next match on Saturday, while Slovenia will host Serbia.
Conclusion
Denmark's victory over Slovenia was a significant moment for the team and for Eriksen, who proved that he is still a world-class player. The Danes will be hoping to continue their winning ways when they face Croatia on Saturday.
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