Team analysis
Netherlands
| No. | Player | Born | Pos. | IRL | ENG | ITA | GS | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Bijlow | 22/01/1998 | Goalkeeper | 80 | 80 | 80 | Feyenoord (NED) | |
| 2 | Giovanni Troupée | 20/03/1998 | Defender | 80 | 25* | 80 | FC Utrecht (NED) | |
| 3 | Timothy Fosu-Mensah | 02/01/1998 | Defender | 80 | 80 | 80 | Manchester United FC (ENG) | |
| 4 | Mats Knoester | 19/11/1998 | Defender | 80 | 80 | Feyenoord (NED) | ||
| 5 | Rick van Drongelen | 20/12/1998 | Defender | 80 | 80 | 41* | Sparta Rotterdam (NED) | |
| 6 | Reda Boultam | 03/03/1998 | Midfield | 79* | 46* | 1 | AFC Ajax (NED) | |
| 7 | Rashaan Fernandes | 29/07/1998 | Forward | 70* | 18+ | 80 | Feyenoord (NED) | |
| 8 | Carel Eiting | 11/02/1998 | Midfield | 80 | 80 | AFC Ajax (NED) | ||
| 9 | Nigel Robertha | 13/02/1998 | Forward | 60* | Feyenoord (NED) | |||
| 10 | Teun Bijleveld | 27/05/1998 | Forward | 20+ | 80 | 63* | AZ Alkmaar (NED) | |
| 11 | Javairo Dilrosun | 22/06/1998 | Forward | 80 | 62* | 80 | Manchester City FC (ENG) | |
| 12 | Dani de Wit | 28/01/1998 | Midfield | 80 | 80 | 80 | AFC Ajax (NED) | |
| 13 | Sherel Floranus | 23/08/1998 | Defender | 1+ | 39+ | Sparta Rotterdam (NED) | ||
| 14 | Matthijs de Ligt | 12/08/1999 | Midfield | 80 | 34+ | AFC Ajax (NED) | ||
| 15 | Mink Peeters | 28/05/1998 | Forward | 60* | Real Madrid CF (ESP) | |||
| 16 | Thijmen Nijhuis | 25/07/1998 | Goalkeeper | FC Utrecht (NED) | ||||
| 17 | Jay-Roy Grot | 13/03/1998 | Forward | 10+ | 80 | 80 | NEC Nijmegen (NED) | |
| 18 | Donyell Malen | 19/01/1999 | Forward | 20+ | 55+ | 17+ | AFC Ajax (NED) |
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Coach: Maarten Stekelenburg
14/12/56
"The players had to get used to the intensity of the tournament and we tended to start games slowly. We managed to solve the problems we encountered and it was hard to go home undefeated. But, looking back on the three draws, we regret the missed chances, especially against Ireland, whom we were unlucky to meet when they were fresh. We created so much but didn't score – that cost us. You have to take your opportunities."
Netherlands team analysis
• 4-3-3 the default setting with variations; switch to 3-4-3 v England
• Possession-based combination game with patient build up from back
• Strong individual technique, dribbling skills; comfortable under pressure
• Good diagonal passing to bring wingers, adventurous full-backs into play
• Strong, compact defence with centre-backs able to launch attacks
• High defensive line with keeper covering spaces, building short from back
• Athletic team with fluent movement, determination, tactical maturity