World Cup final: Holland pen pics
Holland's Euro 88 winning goalkeeper, Hans van Breukelen, profiles the expected starting line-up for Sunday's final against Spain Maarten Stekelenburg 27 Goalkeeper Ajax Caps 32 Goals 0 Nobody is talking about Edwin van der Sar and that's the biggest compliment. As the Dutch keeper for the Euro 88 final I would say to him picture yourself before the game making a lot of good saves Gregory van der Wiel 22 Right-back Ajax Caps 14 Goals 0 An unbelievable player for one so young. He had a tough time, because he was rejected as a youngster by Ajax, but I wouldn't be surprised if big clubs show an interest now John Heitinga 26 Centre-back Everton Caps 60 Goals 6 A solid defender, who has played for Ajax, Atlético and now Everton. Every Saturday he has proved himself against the big strikers in the Premier League Joris Mathijsen 30 Centre-back Hamburg Caps 61 Goals 3 He has amazing stamina, having pretty much played every game this season – for Holland in this tournament and for Hamburg in the Bundesliga, German cup and Europa League Giovanni van Bronckhorst 35 Left-back Feyenoord Caps 105 Goals 6 He received a lot of criticism for being over the hill from the Dutch press, but has not had that problem during this tournament. And what about that goal against Uruguay? The World Cup final is his last game: imagine if he finishes by lifting the World Cup Nigel de Jong 25 Centre midfield Manchester City Caps 47 Goals 1 At Manchester City every week and for the Dutch team, a key player. With Van Bommel he allows the forwards to play and Van Bronckhorst to advance down the left Mark van Bommel 33 Centre midfield Bayern Munich Caps 61 Goals 10 With De Jong he provides the best defence in midfield, knows when to tackle and to lay off a pass. He is a big reason why we are strong at the back Arjen Robben 26 Winger Bayern Munich Caps 51 Goals 15 He is playing the best football of his career, far better than when he was at Chelsea or Real Madrid. Louis van Gaal, his coach at Bayern Munich, has got the best out of him. And playing on the right wing for Holland he is such a threat Wesley Sneijder 26 Attacking midfielder Internazionale Caps 67 Goals 19 The little master is a great player offensively, can play with his left, his right, and for a No10 to score five goals says it all. Either him or David Villa will be the top scorer in the tournament Dirk Kuyt 29 Winger Liverpool Caps 69 Goals 16 What shall I say? I never thought he could be a national team player, but he has real character and is the ultimate team player. His work rate and attitude are a lesson to all Robin van Persie 26 Striker Arsenal Caps 50 Goals 19 He is still a little bit disappointed with himself and so are we. I hope he'll put it right in the final. In '88 Ruud Gullit was not the best player on the way to the final. But he scored the opening goal. I hope the same for Robin Hans van Breukelen was talking to Jamie Jackson
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