That is really positive and unexpected news.

From the brief pictures and then the reaction of the medics and players around him after he collapsed it looked like he had stopped breathing and his eyes were open! Most people watching will have feared the worst.

The speed of reaction and the numbers and skill of medical staff have made the difference. I don't remember when football got its act together with medical cover (at least for major games) but a few decades ago this would have been a very different outcome.

Anxious times ahead for Erikson and his family - but still great news.