Middlesborough FC transfer news: Summer signing Viktor Fischer fears his bench role at the Riverside will cost him on the international stage with Denmark

1 Viktor Fischer [left] in action for Denmark against Armenia during their 2018 World Cup qualifier

Viktor Fischer is determined to secure a starting spot at Middlesbrough amid fears he could be dropped by Denmark.

The 22-year-old moved to the Riverside from Ajax in the summer for a fee of around £3.8 million, but he has so far been restricted to appearances off the bench.

The winger has been on international duty this week and he assisted the game’s only goal for Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen as Denmark beat Armenia 1-0 on Sunday.

But Fischer is still fearful that he could be axed from the international setup if he does not starting playing regularly for Middlesbrough.

“I looked forward all week for this game. It was amazing,” Fischer told Voetbal International.

“This is one of my finest moments as an international. I know I can lose my place in the national team because I’ve been sitting on the bench in my four matches in England.

“But I am keen and want to force a starting place at Middlesbrough.”