Christian struck for Denmark 17 minutes into their home clash with Armenia in Group E following a good back-heeled assist by Middlesbrough’s Viktor Fischer – a goal that proved enough to give his nation a 1-0 win.
Christian could have doubled his tally, but saw his 72nd-minute penalty saved by Armenia goalkeeper Arsen Beglaryan.
In Group F, Eric Dier, Harry Kane, Danny Rose and Kyle Walker all started for England while Dele Alli (pictured, below) proved a lively influence off the bench just after the hour mark as the Three Lions won 1-0 away to Slovakia in Sam Allardyce’s first game as manager.