NETHERLANDS have gone under the radar when people talk about favourites for the Euros.
An injury to star man Frenkie de Jong didn’t help matters.
However, with a resurgent Virgil van Dijk partnered by veteran Stefan De Vrij at the back they won’t let many goals in.
And with Arsenal and Man Utd target Xavi Simons pulling the strings, they’re sure to be a threat up top.
Whatever happens, they will by ably supported by their beautiful partners.
From a model to an interior designer, meet the Dutch Wags cheering on their Euro 2024 stars.
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Annekee Molenaar
With nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, blonde stunner AnneKee is hugely popular.
She is the wife of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, and they have dated since 2018.
AnneKee is a model, while her brother is also a professional footballer. Jip Molenaar turns out for Telstar.
The pair walked down the aisle this month.
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Kaylee Ake
Back in 2022, Kaylee and Nathan Ake finally said their ‘I do’s’ in a romantic ceremony in Majorca.
The pair are believed to be childhood sweethearts after meeting as teenagers in their native Netherlands.
The same year they walked down the aisle, they also welcomed a daughter together.
Brunette beauty Kaylee has own swimwear brand called Jua June, which makes bikinis from recycled plastics.
Noa van der Bij
Cody Gakpo’s stunning model missus has settled into UK life since his £37million move to Liverpool.
Noa is a junior booker for Cachet Models ever since completing her studies in management at Avans University of Applied Sciences.
The blonde is busy on social media and boasts over 43,000 followers on Instagram.
And she appears to be very much into the high life as she has posted photos of her in various exotic places, such as Monaco, Ibiza, Saint Tropez and Curacao.
Doina Turcanu
Italian interior designer Doina is the other half of Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij.
She runs her own studio called Behance in Milan and has many high-profile clients.
They began dating in 2017, and she is his greatest fan.
When Inter won Serie A, she posted a snap on Instagram celebrating winning the title with her man on the San Siro pitch
Chantalle Schilder
Last month, Joey Veerman’s missus Chantalle got Liverpool’s fans talking.
The blonde stunner fuelled rumours that her beau could be Arne Slot’s first signing at the club.
She shared a snap of their son Frenkie dressed head to toe in a Reds strip.
Could we be see more of this pair on our shores? Watch this space.
Netherlands Euro 2024 guide
RONALD KOEMAN has overhauled Holland’s playing style after returning for a second stint in charge.
Captain Virgil van Dijk will be expected to be a stalwart in defence while Xavi Simons will be hoping for a breakout tournament. But they may miss injured Frenkie de Jong.
MANAGER: Ronald Koeman
Ex-Barcelona and Everton boss was the scourge of England as a player when he knocked Graham Taylor’s side out of World Cup qualifying in 1994.
STAR MAN: Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool star has won everything there is to win at club level and will be counted on to keep things tight at the back.
How Holland attack
The Netherlands will play with a typically Dutch patient possession-based build-up.
They will stagger their positions to play through the lines, but can be overly individualistic in the final third.
How Holland defend
The Dutch will play with a medium block, allowing the opposition to break the first line before engaging in the midfield area.
They can run into problems when they fail to protect the middle of the pitch.
Read the full Netherlands 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags
Rike Nootgedagt
Rike was a sales manager, until she met Virgil van Dijk in 2013.
They soon moved to Glasgow together when he signed for Celtic and she has followed him on his football journey ever since.
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She is a very private person, and keeps her personal life out of the public eye.
Rike and Virgil have two daughters, Nila and Jadi.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
