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World Cup - Allan Nielsen on Denmark and 'fascinating' Eriksen-Modric clash

Our legendary former midfielder - always remembered for his last-minute winner in the 1999 League Cup Final - helped take the Danes to the quarter-finals in France in 1998.

Along the way, Denmark faced hosts and eventual-winners France with Allan finding himself up against Petit/Vieira/Karembeu/Djorkaeff before a quarter-final with runners-up Brazil and Duna/Rivaldo/Leonardo.

Now another midfield clash all Spurs fans are relishing - our Great Dane Christian Eriksen up against former Spur Luka Modric in Nizhny Novgorod (7pm UK).

Below: Christian celebrates his goal against Australia in Russia

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The pair met twice in the Champions League last season as we drew 1-1 against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu before that memorable 3-1 win at Wembley - Christian capping his performance that night with the third goal.