Smother Memphis Depay and show Virgil van Dijk left: Five ways England can exploit Netherlands
Fast-paced attacks and Depay playing in a more central position have been key in the Dutch’s tactics and could cause England issues
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Fast-paced attacks and Depay playing in a more central position have been key in the Dutch’s tactics and could cause England issues
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