“But it’s not like we’re texting each other every week either. We are in this position and sometimes when you need something you text each other or, if there’s something in the league, you text each other, it’s not something you have to do every week.

“It’s probably funnier to text each other now because of where we are in the league, but it’s just normal guy banter.” Asked who he thought would have the last laugh with the last text this season, Eriksen responded: “I hope it’s me, I hope it’s me, I hope it’s me! But we’ll see. We can’t give up for first place but also for second or third place.

“Anything can happen, it is not only about getting closer to Leicester but to keep our position at least.”