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Netherlands national football team
International Friendlies
Mar 23, 2018 at 7.45pm UK
 
England national football team

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Jamie Vardy in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Jamie Vardy: 'I did not touch the ball in England, Netherlands game'
Jamie Vardy acknowledges that he did not touch the ball in England's 1-0 win over the Netherlands but insists that he contributed to his side's victory.
Mar 25, 12:39
Jordan Pickford in action for England against the Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Jordan Pickford had a good night against the Netherlands'
England boss Gareth Southgate praises goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for his performance against the Netherlands.
Mar 25, 11:10
Generic image of a locker room
FA condemns behaviour of England supporters in Amsterdam
The Football Association condemns the "unacceptable" behaviour of the England fans arrested in Amsterdam and vows to ban anyone "found to be responsible for disorder".
Mar 24, 21:29
Kyle Walker battles with Danny Rose during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Gareth Southgate: 'Kyle Walker comfortable in back three'
Gareth Southgate insists that Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker has the ability to slot into a back three for England if required, as he did against the Netherlands.
Mar 24, 19:50
Generic image of a locker room
More than 100 England fans arrested over two days in Amsterdam
Ninety England fans were arrested in Amsterdam on Friday prior to the friendly against the Netherlands, bringing the total over two days beyond 100, local police confirm.
Mar 24, 14:51
Joe Gomez looks concerned during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017
England to assess injury to Liverpool defender Joe Gomez
England will assess the injury sustained to defender Joe Gomez before deciding whether the Liverpool defender can be a part of the squad for the friendly with Italy.
Mar 24, 12:43
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'We controlled the game'
England coach Gareth Southgate heaps praise on his players following their victory in the Netherlands.
Mar 23, 22:56

The Match

Match Report

Jesse Lingard scores his first goal for England to fire Gareth Southgate's side to a 1-0 victory over Ronald Koeman's Netherlands in Amsterdam.

Live Commentary

Relive England's 1-0 win over the Netherlands as Jesse Lingard's first international goal fires Gareth Southgate's side to victory in Amsterdam.

Team News

Gareth Southgate hands starts to Kieran Trippier, Joe Gomez and Marcus Rashford for England's friendly with the Netherlands.

Preview

Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Friday's friendly international between the Netherlands and England.

Head to Head
Mar 29, 2016 8pm
International Friendlies
England
1-2
Netherlands
Vardy (41')
Janssen (51' pen.), Narsingh (77')
Bruma (58')
Build-up
Virgil van Dijk celebrates after quite literally leaping like a salmon to score the Reds' second during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Netherlands skipper Virgil van Dijk hoping to learn from Jordan Henderson
Virgil van Dijk says that he is excited to captain the Netherlands for the first time, and intends to take inspiration from Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson.
Mar 22, 19:27
England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Jordan Henderson handed England captaincy in Amsterdam
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson will take over captaincy duties in England's friendly with the Netherlands in the absence of Harry Kane and Gary Cahill.
Mar 22, 19:13
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reacts after conceding during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on September 17, 2017
Jordan Pickford to start in goal against Netherlands
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is given the nod by Gareth Southgate to start the friendly with the Netherlands at the Amsterdam ArenA.
Mar 22, 18:57
Jack Wilshere removes his shirt and gives it to a pitch invader during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Injured midfielder Jack Wilshere out of Netherlands friendly
Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere did not travel to Amsterdam with the rest of his teammates for the friendly against the Netherlands due to a minor injury.
Mar 22, 18:46
Ronald Koeman shouts orders during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton on September 17, 2017
Ronald Koeman: 'I do not miss the Premier League'
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman says that he had a "great time" managing in the Premier League, up until the 2017-18 campaign which saw him sacked by Everton.
Mar 22, 18:37
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Ronald Koeman: 'Jordan Pickford destined to be first choice'
Ronald Koeman says that there is still room for improvement in Jordan Pickford's game, but is confident that the Everton stopper will become England number one.
Mar 22, 18:26
Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Virgil van Dijk named as Netherlands captain
New manager Ronald Koeman announces that Virgil van Dijk has been given the Netherlands captaincy ahead of the friendly with England.
Mar 22, 15:57
England winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Combined XI: Netherlands vs. England
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from the Netherlands and England ahead of Friday night's prestige friendly in Amsterdam.
Mar 21, 16:53
Eric Dier wears the captain's armband during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Gareth Southgate 'to use Eric Dier in back three against Netherlands, Italy'
A report claims that Gareth Southgate will use a three-man backline against the Netherlands and Italy over the next six days, with Eric Dier being pushed back into defence.
Mar 21, 13:14
Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope: 'England chance felt distant dream'
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope says that a chance to represent England did not seem like a realistic dream earlier in his career.
Mar 20, 18:02
Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope: 'I'm hungry to impress for England'
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope acknowledges that he is hungry to impress with England, claiming that it is "every man for himself" for the number-one spot.
Mar 20, 17:52
Manchester United's Ashley Young is tackled by Everton's Idrissa Gueye on April 4, 2017
Ashley Young happy to take on versatile role for Manchester United, England
Wideman Ashley Young says that he is happy to be regarded as a versatile player, having returned to the England squad on the back of his performances for Manchester United.
Mar 20, 17:42
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