Southampton sends well wishes to Christian Eriksen following collapse at Euro 2020 match

Southampton are among football clubs sending their best wishes to Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen who collapsed on the pitch at Euro 2020.

The former Tottenham player is stable after being given CPR.

A statement on Southampton's website said: "Everyone at Southampton Football Club will continue to keep Eriksen and his family firmly in their thoughts and prayers."

Christian Eriksen has "sent his greetings to his teammates" from hospital, where he remains under examination.

In a statement on Twitter, the Danish FA said the 29-year-old had been in contact with the squad on Sunday, as he continues to recover from the incident in Copenhagen.

"This morning we have spoken to Christian Eriksen, who has sent his greetings to his teammates," it said. "His condition is stable and he continues to be hospitalised for further examination."

After being shielded from view during his on-field treatment, Eriksen appeared conscious as he was taken away on a stretcher with an oxygen mask on.

Medics attended to him after being quickly ushered on to the field by English referee Anthony Taylor, while in the meantime Denmark captain Simon Kjaer made what's been hailed as a life-saving intervention by securing his neck, clearing the airways and starting CPR.

Kjaer then led the Danish players in forming the ring around their teammate and comforted Eriksen's partner, who appeared distraught as she went on to the pitch.

Inter Milan midfielder Eriksen, who spent seven years in English football with Tottenham, has been inundated with messages of support since his collapse - including footballers past and present, pundits, politicians and royals.

Boris Johnson was said to have been "shocked" by what happened.

"He is very thankful for the quick thinking actions of officials," the prime minister's spokesman said. "The response of players and fans in the stadium was exemplary. It showed sport at its best."