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Andries Jonker had maintained that on some days miracles happen but this was most definitely not one of them. Admittedly, there was a spell when Jonker's Netherlands teased everyone by threatening France with the prospect of an unlikely elimination but ultimately Delphine Cascarino, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and the rest of Laurent Bonadei's attacking armoury were far too powerful to be eclipsed.

If it's not a nice moment for Beth, it's not a problem for me. Tomorrow for once we will not be friends. I will do everything I can to win tomorrow.

The Netherlands started their 2026 World Cup qualification successfully with a 2-0 win over Finland, bringing them closer to the top of Group G.

For both Frenkie and Virgil, it is better for them to leave the training camp at this moment. That decision was taken on medical grounds, with of course, the interest of the players coming first.

"He himself realises that he was in the wrong position. This should not happen, but mistakes are part of football. I think it is unfair to make a big deal out of it."