Monday, 7 May 2012

Bert van Marwijk Names Dutchmen


Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul and Swansea keeper Michel Vorm have both been named in Netherlands' 35-man provisional squad for Euro 2012.

Twelve players must be trimmed from Bert van Marwijk's squad by 29 May.

There are five other British-based players in the squad, including Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.

Everton's John Heitinga, Manchester City's Nigel de Jong, Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt and Tottenham's Rafael van der Vaart are in.

Krul, 24, has won two caps and summer signing Vorm, 28, has played nine times for his country.

Van Marwijk said: "We still have the Dutch play-offs, foreign leagues and cup finals as well as the final of the Champions League.

"Furthermore, there are players coming back from injuries. But it is a great opportunity to see these players close up."
Provisional Netherlands squad for Euro 2012

Goalkeepers: Maarten Stekelenburg (Roma), Tim Krul (Newcastle United), Michel Vorm (Swansea City), Erwin Mulder (Feyenoord), Jasper Cillissen (Ajax)

Defenders: Vurnon Anita, Gregory van der Wiel (both Ajax), Khalid Boulahrouz (Stuttgart), Wilfred Bouma, Erik Pieters, Jetro Willems (all PSV Eindhoven), Urby Emanuelson (AC Milan), John Heitinga (Everton), Hedwiges Maduro (Valencia), Joris Mathijsen (Malaga), Nick Viergever (AZ Alkmaar), Ron Vlaar, Stefan de Vrij (both Feyenoord)

Midfielders: Ibrahim Afellay (Barcelona), Mark van Bommel (AC Milan), Nigel de Jong (Manchester City), Adam Maher (AZ Alkmaar), Stijn Schaars (Sporting), Wesley Sneijder (Inter Milan), Kevin Strootman, Georginio Wijnaldum (both PSV Eindhoven), Rafael van der Vaart (Tottenham Hotspur)

Forwards: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke), Ola John, Luuk de Jong (both Twente), Siem de Jong (Ajax), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Jeremain Lens (PSV Eindhoven), Luciano Narsingh (Heerenveen), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)

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