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Middlesbrough FC's new signing Viktor Fischer and Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen combined with devastating effect as Denmark thrashed Bulgaria 4-0 this morning.

Fischer assisted two goals and was heavily involved in another to inspire Denmark to a comfortable victory in Japan, with Eriksen grabbing a hat-trick.

Boro are expected to officially confirm the £3.8m transfer of Fischer later this week when the international transfer window opens, and the winger was in sparkling form from the outset at the Suita City Football Stadium.

And his performance impressed Danish national team coach, Age Hareide.

"(Fischer) was fantastic today. Outstanding. It was really great to see," he said.

"He has had a great tournament here in Japan, and now he's going to Middlesbrough and if he plays, he'll get even better.

"He worked very hard for the team, and he played himself closer to the team."

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The 21-year-old grabbed his first assist of the match on 39 minutes as he combined with Morten Duncan Rasmussen, and the AGF striker clinically fired the Danes into the lead.

Fischer was heavily involved as Denmark doubled their advantage after the break as his shot proved too hot to handle for the Bulgaria goalkeeper, with Spurs star Eriksen slamming in the rebound.

Eriksen - who recently admitted he spoke to Fischer before the winger's move to Boro - then grabbed his second and Denmark's third.

The rout was completed as Fischer and Eriksen - former teammates at Ajax - combined again, with Boro's new boy playing a defence-splitting pass which the Spurs midfielder latched on to seal his hat-trick.

On Friday, Fischer celebrated his move to Boro with a goal for Denmark in their 2-2 draw with Bosnia.