Holland could deploy Robin van Persie as a central striker in their friendlies against Italy and Paraguay.

Fifa have confirmed their latest rankings, meaning Ireland are set to face either France, Portugal, Russia or Greece in the play-offs.

Australia maintained their unbeaten record against Holland on Saturday with a 0-0 draw on home soil.

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is still dreaming about the World Cup, but admits Hull City remain his priority.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is not worried by Dirk Kuyt and Ryan Babel's trip to Australia with Holland.

Nigel de Jong has pulled out of the Holland squad for their friendly with Australia in Sydney.

Rafael van der Vaart must wait and see whether he will make Holland's friendly date with Australia.
Bruce SitholePeople seem to have a short memory..everyone keeps raving about the number of players rafa has signed blah blah but everyone forgets the number he had to sell to buy those players. In the first few season he was on a shoe string budget...

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| Saturday 14th November | |
| International Match | |
| 19:00 | Italy vs Holland |
| Wednesday 18th November | |
| International Match | |
| 19:45 | Holland vs Paraguay |
| Time | Result |
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| Saturday 10th October | |
| International Match | |
| Australia 0 - 0 Holland | |
| Wednesday 9th September | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Scotland 0 - 1 Holland | |
| Saturday 5th September | |
| International Match | |
| Holland 3 - 0 Japan | |
| Wednesday 12th August | |
| International Match | |
| Holland 2 - 2 England | |
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