Van Persie misses England test
Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has pulled out of the Holland squad to face England.
Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has pulled out of the Holland squad to face England this week.Van Persie has been allowed to miss the game in Amsterdam because his wife is expecting their first child.
The talented striker played in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday, but he has been given leave of absence to miss the friendly clash with Steve McClaren's men.
The former Feyenoord man was expected to start for Marco van Basten's side on Wednesday and the Dutch coach will now have to rethink his plans.
Van Persie is the third player to withdraw from the initial squad following Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Wesley Sneijder.
