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Denmark’s coach has been keeping a close eye on Emil Riis' progress after his superb start to the season.
By Molly Burke
Published 12th Nov 2021, 09:29 BST
Updated 12th Nov 2021, 09:58 BST
The Danish coaching staff have been in touch with Riis and PNE team-mate Daniel Iversen recently.
The striker – who joined the Lilywhites last year – has scored eleven goals in 21 appearances for Preston this season.
Riis told the Lancashire Post: “I got a call from the Denmark assistant manager saying that I was close but not there just yet.
“He told me he’d really enjoyed watching me and just to keep on going.
“I don’t think he’s been over to watch the games, it’s been on television.
“It’s nice to know they are watching me and playing for Denmark is a goal I have set for myself.
“I have Under-21 caps but didn’t play a lot of games.
“Last season I was in and out of the team at Preston so it was hard to get into the Under-21s team.”
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Riis told the Lancashire Post: “I got a call from the Denmark assistant manager saying that I was close but not there just yet.
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