Preview Holland vs England
Preview Holland vs England
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To be honest, this friendly is pointle s. Holland have qualified. And, barring a major collapse, have England. But that doesnt mean that Bert van Marwijk will want to win the game any le s, preserving the Oranjes ranking as third best in the world. Holland need to prove that they can beat the big boys, as well as diminishing sides such as Iceland.It has now been two months since Holland Dwight Powell Jersey played, and the squad might take some time to get accustomed. For a while, they havent felt pre sure or expectations, but it will flood back when they proceed onto the Amsterdam ArenA turf. For some, it could take longer than others. Vite ses gloveman Piet Velthuizen could make his international bow, while Rafael Van der Vaart and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar have dropped out of favour at Real Madrid, thus a tad short of matchplay.Huntelaar may have fitne s concernsEngland, however, will provide a stern test for Holland, despite the hosts being favourites at 6/5. Their reputation as a robust side mustnt be taken lightly, despite the quality of Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard. Ranked 7th in the world, England are one of the most formidable sides in modern football. The impre sive defeat of Croatia cleared the disappointment of the failure of 2008, and with Fabio Capello at the helm, England are on an upward curve.Holland squad:Goalkeepers: Stekelenburg (Ajax), Velthuizen (Vite se), Vorm (FC Utrecht)Defenders: Marcellis, Ooijer (both PSV), Braafheid (Bayern Munich), Van der Wiel (Ajax), Heitinga (Atletico Madrid), Mathijsen (Hamburg), Van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord)Midfielders: De Zeeuw (Ajax), Afellay, Engelaar (both PSV), Sneijder, Van der Vaart (both Real Madrid), Schaars, Mendes da Silva (both AZ Alkmaar), Van Bommel* (Bayern Munich), De Jong (Manchester City)Attackers: Robben, Huntelaar (both Real Madrid) Courtney Lee Jersey , Babel, Kuyt (Liverpool), Elia* (Hamburg), Van Persie (Arsenal)*since the announcement of this squad, Van Bommel and Elia have suffered injuries, with both unlikely to feature.Piet Velthuizen could make his international debutThere are always great battles on the pitch. And on paper, these battles look even more exciting.Heitinga v RooneySince he left Real Madrid, Heitinga has rarely featured in the media, but mustnt be underestimated. Tall and strong, Rooney could have a tough time, although Heitinga is sometimes lethargic. With Rooney such Tyler Bey Jersey an intelligent player, there may be occasions where he has a clear chance he must take them, or England collectively will be punished.Van der Vaart v YoungIn the absence of Steven Gerrard, Ashley Young will want to impre s. But only moments of magic tonight will get past Van der Vaart, Hollands midfield maestro. The Dutchmans tight reign of the midfield will limit opportunities for Young, and with the Aston Villa winger largely ineffective so far during his International career, England may have to take a more narrow route to score.Ashley Young could have a tough time tonightVan Persie v TerryA tough one. With many battles between them in the past, they should cancel each other out. But one magical moment or one crucial tackle could decide it, and dont be surprised if these are involved. Terrys sheer immensity or Van Persies powerful shooting? Only the game will tell.Comparative stats:
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