good morning!
And welcome to the Hoddle of Coffee, otherwise known as the place where Micky van de Ven is treasured.
VDV’s Netherlands got off to a solid start in the Euros, with a 2-1 win against Poland.
But he isn’t the big story. That belongs to Christian Eriksen. Four years after his horrific accident, our beautiful Dane got his country off the mark against Slovenia with a slick move inside Slovenia’s penalty area.
It’s really the Christian Eriksen we all loved to see. The maestro of the midfield. A magician with vision. A player who can’t seem to beat the first man on corners.
He could’ve had three goal contributions had things gone another way. But in the end, Denmark ended drawing 1-1 against Slovenia.
Who cares about the result? Eriksen is back in the Euros.
Fitzie’s track of the day: My Foolish Heart, by Bill Evans
And now for your links:
The Athletic ($$) dives into Tottenham’s new recuitment setup
Alasdair Gold on Ange’s defensive options