Dutch name strong squad

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Netherlands Head Coach, Bert van Marwijk, has selected a strong 23-man squad for the friendly international against the Qantas Socceroos in Sydney on 10 October.

Netherlands Head Coach, Bert van Marwijk, has selected a strong 23-man squad for the friendly international against the Qantas Socceroos in Sydney on 10 October.

Although both Australia and the Netherlands have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this game is clearly being seen as more than a friendly excursion down under.

Dutch stars such as Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Tim Cahill's and Lucas Neill's Everton team mate John Heitinga, and Klaas Jan Huntelaar (AC Milan) are all part of the team that will play the Qantas Socceroos at Sydney Football Stadium on 10 October.

Qantas Socceroos Head Coach, Pim Verbeek, will name his squad on 1 October. As the Qantas Socceroos have both the international friendly match on the 10th followed by a 'do or die' AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Oman on 14 October in Melbourne, Verbeek is anticipated to name the strongest Australian squad possible with Mark Schwarzer, Tim Cahill, Vincenzo Grella and others already pencilled-in.

Tickets are still available for both matches.

For Qantas Socceroos v Netherlands, call Ticketek on 132 849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au. For Qantas Socceroos v Oman, call Ticketmaster on 136 100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au

1. Ibrahim Afellay (PSV) 2. Ryan Babel (Liverpool FC) 3. Edson Braafheid (FC Bayern München) 4. Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord) 5. Eljero Elia (Hamburger SV) 6. Orlando Engelaar (PSV) 7. John Heitinga (Everton FC) 8. Klaas Jan Huntelaar (AC Milan) 9. Nigel de Jong (Manchester City FC) 10. Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool FC) 11. Glenn Loovens (Celtic FC) 12. Joris Mathijsen (Hamburger SV) 13. David Mendes da Silvan (AZ) 14. André Ooijer (PSV) 15. Robin van Persie (Arsenal FC) 16. Arjen Robben (Bayern München) 17. Stijn Schaars (AZ) 18. Wesley Sneijder (Internazionale) 19. Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax) 20. Piet Velthuizen (Vitesse) 21. Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht) 22. Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax) 23. Demy de Zeeuw (Ajax)