COPENHAGEN: The match between Denmark and Finland that was stopped after Danish player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch will restart.

UEFA has now confirmed on Twitter the match will restart: "Following the request made by players of both teams, UEFA has agreed to restart the match between Denmark and Finland tonight at 20:30 CET (TBC).

"The last four minutes of the first half will be played, there will then be a 5-minute half-time break followed by the second half.

"The match has been suspended due to a medical emergency which involved Denmark’s Christian Eriksen. The player in now in hospital and in a stable condition.

"UEFA wishes Christian Eriksen a full and speedy recovery and wishes to thank both teams for their exemplary attitude."

UEFA also confirmed that Belgium vs Russia will go ahead at the scheduled kick-off time of 9pm (CET) / 8pm (BST).