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Dutch and English together seven wins in the first qualifying

Meeting Dutch English opponent in Amsterdam Arena Stadium on Wednesday (12 / 8), not just the game of friendship. This also can be a barometer opportunities in their World Cup 2010, let alone both of them have the best record during the qualification match of the World Cup European zone.

Both Dutch and English together seven wins in the first qualifying. Netherlands already make sure to pass the final round of World Cup 2010 in South Africa (Afsel). Meanwhile, the UK still needs a victory over Croatia next month.

However, both have a great reputation in European football. England World Cup champion in 1966, while the Dutch European Cup champion in 1988. In addition, many of the talent they have up to now.

"This a good opportunity for us against a team as important at this time. This will be the big test for England against Croatia before," said England coach, Fabio Capello.

Finally, the English team in the major European opponent in Spain last February. England lost 0-2. The Spanish have a good record in qualifying, but a new six-time winners.

On the game later, the Netherlands will still be relying on young troops that they are very strong and promising. Players such as Arjen Robben, Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart will fill skuad. In addition, there are many good players, like Dirk Kuyt, Ryan Babel, Robin van Persie, and Nigel de Jong.

"We have a lot of rivalry with the players this. So, there's no reason for me to change the composition of players," said Dutch coach, Bert Marwijk.

Netherlands not be two players experience. Bayern Muenchen player, Mark van Bommel, can not play because of injury. As also the team captain, Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

Also experienced the same problem the United Kingdom. Previously, the Manchester United goalkeeper, Ben Foster, should be returned because of injury. After that, the Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, because subsequent cases the same.

The position will be filled Gerrard Ashley Young. He will be a half with Frank Lampard, Gareth Barry and David Beckham. For front line, Capello likely rely on Wayne Rooney and Emile Heskey. For, Capello did not call Michael Owen and Peter Crouch.

Because the Premier League will start on August 15 next, then the match will be disikapi all English players as the last heating. However, they still try and be serious because memenanginya have high prestige.

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