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HOLLAND made their final preparations for Euro 2020 by beating Georgia 3-0 in an international friendly this evening.
RESULT: Holland 1-0 Georgia
Holland XI: Stekelenburg, Dumfries, Timber, De Vrij, Daley Blind, Wijndal, De Roon, Wijnaldum, De Jong, Weghorst, Depay
Georgia XI: Loria, Kakabadze, Dvali, Kashia, Giorbelidze, Gvilla, Khocholava, Lobzhanidze, Kiteishvili, Aburjania, Zivzivadze

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THAT’S ALL FROM TWENTE
The Netherlands defeated Georgia in their last international friendly match before Euro 2020 at De Grolsch Veste Stadium.
Holland opened the scoring after 10 minutes with Memphis Depay’s penalty shot after Lasha Dvali fouled Denzel Dumfries inside the box.
The Oranje were given a few scares from a lively Georgia side but Wout Weghorst doubled his team’s lead with a curling finish after Memphis’ through ball on 55 minutes.
Ryan Gravenberch sealed victory after 76 minutes with a header after Giorgi Loria failed to hold on to Memphis’ shot
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NETHERLANDS SQUAD
Let’s revisit who Netherlands manager Frank de Boer called up for Euro 2020:
Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen, Tim Krul, Maarten Stekelenburg
Defenders: Nathan Ake, Daley Blind, Matthijs de Ligt, Stefan de Vrij, Denzel Dumfries, Jurriem Timber, Patrick van Aanholt, Joel Veltman, Owen Wijndal
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, Ryan Gravenberch, Davy Klaassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Donny van de Beek, Georginio Wijnaldum
Forwards: Steven Berghuis, Luuk de Jong, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, Quincy Promes, Wout Weghorst
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WINNING HORS
Netherlands international Wout Weghorst scored his first ever goal for his country against Georgia.
Memphis Depay delivered a pin-point through-ball to Weghorst from the right flank and the striker beat Giorgi Loria with a curling shot after 55 minutes.
That was the 28-year-old’s first goal in six caps after a brilliant Bundesliga season with Wolfsburg
Weghorst amassed 25 goals and nine assists in 41 appearances across all competitions
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STATS
The Netherlands dominated 61.2 per cent of possession throughout the friendly encounter.
Holland produced a total of 19 shots, eight of which were on target.
Georgia, on the other hand, registered nine shots, three of which were on target.
Giorgi Loria was quite busy throughout the encounter as he made five crucial saves, whereas Maarten Stekelenburg made three
FT: NETHERLANDS 3-0 GEORGIA
The Netherlands beat Georgia in their last international friendly before Euro 2020 at the De Grolsch Veste Stadium.
Holland opened the scoring after just 10 minutes with Memphis Depay’s penalty shot after Lasha Dvali fouled Denzel Dumfries inside the box.
The Oranje were given a few scares from a lively Georgia side but Wout Weghorst doubled his team’s lead with a curling shot after Memphis’ through ball on 55 minutes.
Ryan Gravenberch sealed the win after 76 minutes with a header after Giorgi Loria failed to hold on to Memphis’ shot
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PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
AND THAT’S FULL-TIME IN TWENTE!!!!!
NETHERLANDS 3-0 GEORGIA
90 CHANCE!
Van Aanholt tries a shot from a tight angle on the left side but sends the ball to the side netting.
Three more minutes of added time to go
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88 SUBSTITUTION
Georgia manager Sagnol makes a late change as Kukhianidze replaces Kiteishvili, who had a good game
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88 CHANCE
Jigauri tries another shot from the edge of the box but it’s not as clinical this time.
The Georgia ace completely misses the target
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85 WHAT A CHANCE!
Georgia almost get on the board with a screamer!
Jigauri chests the ball down on the edge of the box and fires a stunning shot that rattles Stekelenburg’s crossbar!
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85 The Netherlands looked set to win the friendly after Weghorst’s goal.
But Gravenberch officially put the cherry on top
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NETHERLANDS 3-0 GEORGIA
83 Weghorst celebrated his maiden international goal in style.
Here’s a celebration that we could see in Euro 2020:

NETHERLANDS 3-0 GEORGIA
80 Georgia’s early energy has been completely wiped out by a clinical Netherlands side.
The hosts are completely dominating possession and tempo and have shown they have what it takes to score a fourth
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79 YELLOW CARD
Georgia captain Kashia gets booked for a tactical foul on Malen
NETHERLANDS 3-0 GEORGIA
78 SUBSTITUTION
Netherlands manager De Boer makes another changes as Veltman takes Timber’s place
NETHERLANDS 3-0 GEORGIA
78 SUBSTITUTION
Georgia manager Sagnol introduces Kvekveskiri and Daushvili to the match as they replace Gvilia and Aburjania
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76 Malen just manages to keep the ball in play and passes to Memphis from the right flank.
The Netherlands captain fires a shot that Loria saves but Gravenberch picks upmthe rebound and heads the ball behind Georgia’s net

GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL!
NETHERLANDS MAKE IT THREE WITH GRAVENBERCH!!!!!
NETHERLANDS 2-0 GEORGIA
75 CHANCE!
De Roon gets a loose ball at the edge of the box and fires a stunning shot that just misses Loria’s top left corner
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73 SUBSTITUTION
Another change from Netherlands manager De Boer as Van Aanholt replaces Wijndal
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70 CHANCE
Memphis, who has taken the armband after Wijnaldum’s exit, delivers a shot from a promising position but he picks up a deflection.
Nothing comes off the corner-kick later on
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67 SUBSTITUTION
Netherlands boss Koeman also makes some switches as Klaassen, Malen and Gravenberch replace Wijnaldum, Weghorst and De Jong
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67 SUBSTITUTION
Georgia boss Sagnol makes some more changes as Jigauri replaces Khocholava and Mikautadze takes Zivzivadze’s place
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SCOTLAND will go through their final preparations for Euro 2020 by taking on Luxembourg tonight.
TV channel: Sky Sports Football
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Luxembourg XI: Moris; Jans, Selimovic, Mahmutovic, Goncalves; Rodrigues, Skenderovic, Carlson, Sinani; S. Thill; Deville.
Scotland XI: Marshall, O’Donnell, Roberton, Hanley, Tierney, McTominay, McGinn, McGregor, Gallagher, Dykes, Adams.

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LUXEMBOURG 0-0 SCOTLAND
4′ Excellent build-up play from Scotland.
Adams and Dykes involved before McTominay is sent into the area on the left.
He works the ball onto his right foot before seeing his ball across goal cut out.
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3′ Good early possession for the Light Blue visitors.
A long diagonal is kept in by Robertson for Tierney who feeds Adams.
The striker’s lay-off is poor and Luxembourg clear.
LUXEMBOURG 0-0 SCOTLAND
1′ Marshall called in to early action to collect a ball into his area.
There is a slight delay already as he complains the ball is flat.
Eventually, another ball is sent on to him.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
Scotland’s final pre-Euro 2020 warm-up is underway!
ANTHEMS OVER
We are ready for a start at the Stade Josy Barthel in Luxembourg!

HERE COME THE TEAMS
Laurent Jans leads Luxembourg out before Andy Robertson does the same for the Scots.
National anthem time.
REMINDER OF THE TEAMS
The starting XI’s for both teams tonight.
LUXEMBOURG XI: Moris; Jans, Selimovic, Mahmutovic, Goncalves; Rodrigues, Skenderovic, Carlson, Sinani; S. Thill; Deville
SCOTLAND XI: Marshall, O’Donnell, Hanley, Gallagher, Tierney, Robertson, McTominay, McGregor, McGinn, Dykes, Adams
FANS ARE IN
1,000 fans will be in attendance tonight.
Will they help Luc Holtz’s side continue their steady improvement?

KEEPING IT UP
The Scotland trio of keepers with some ‘keepy uppy’ ahead of kick-off.
10 minutes to go here!

GETTING WARM
The warm-ups are well underway – in 18 degrees heat.
20 to kick-off.

TAKING KNEE
Steve Clarke reveals the squad will decide in the coming days whether or not they will take the knee during the tournament.
He says whatever outcome is reached will be carried out for the entire tournament.
It comes after England stars were booed – and subsequently applauded – for taking the knee against racial inequality in their warm up match against Austria last week.
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FROM THE BENCH
Can any of these players feel hard done by at not getting a start tonight?
Who – if any – will start on June 14?
SUBS: Gordon (GK), McLaughlin (GK), Taylor, Armstrong, Turnbull, Nisbet, Fraser, Patterson, Gilmour, Hendry, Forrest, McKenna.
HAPPY GILMOUR
Starlet Billy Gilmour got his first cap in midweek – before taking part in his first senior session.
The Chelsea wonderkid was welcomed in by the group and is enjoying senior international life.
The first few days have been really good. I’m a couple of training sessions now in focussing on Luxembourg and the boys have been very good, welcomed me very well. It’s a good group, everyone’s together, there’s no different groups and stuff so it’s really good to see. It’s good to see Nathan, I’ve not seen him since he’s been at Rangers, so for us to come together, we’ve been through Rangers youth together, Scotland, and now to be in the first team is amazing.Billy GilmourScotland FA
THE STAGE IS SET
The pitch here looks outstanding.
Warm-ups will commence shortly!

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FORM ON THE LEAD UP
Here’s how Scotland are placed with just EIGHT DAYS TO GO until the Euros
Scotland form: DWDDL
Netherland 2 Scotland 2 (Wednesday, June 2 2021)
Scotland XI: Gordon, Forrest, Hendry, Cooper, Tierney, Robertson, McGregor, Armstrong, Christie, Turnbull, Dykes
Scotland 4 Faroe Islands 0 (Wednesday, March 31 2021)
Scotland XI: Gordon; McTominay, Hanley, Tierney; Fraser, McLean, McGregor, McGinn, Robertson; Dykes, Adams
Israel 1 Scotland 1 (Sunday, March 28 2021)
Scotland XI: Marshall; Hendry, Hanley, Tierney; O’Donnell, McTominay, McGregor, McGinn, Robertson; Fraser, Adams
Scotland 2 Austria 2 (Thursday, March 25 2021)
Scotland XI: Marshall; Hanley, Hendry, Tierney; O’Donnell, McGinn, McTominay, Armstrong, Robertson; Christie, Dykes
Israel 1 Scotland 0 (Wednesday, November 18 2020)
Scotland XI: Marshall; McTominay, Gallagher, Tierney; O’Donnell, Jack, McGinn, Christie, Robertson; Christie, Dykes

GREAT SCOTT
Scott McTominay insists he is ready to carry the hopes of the nation on his shoulders at this summer’s tournament.
He is one of a few guaranteed to start next Monday in the opener.
Bring it on! It’s not a problem — that’s the way football is. I’m looking forward to it and it’s exciting, for sure.You have to thrive on the pressure, it’s part and parcel of the game.You don’t play football to have easy games, you want the intense ones with all the pressure on your shoulders.Confidence can come from a lot of different things. It can be down to your upbringing, the way you were brought up by your family.You can’t look at it as being too much pressure. Once it becomes like that, you might as well stop.Scott McTominay

PRE-MATCH STROLL
As is customary, the Scotland players take a wander out on the Stade Josy Barthel turf.
An hour until we get kicked off here.
LUXEMBOURG LINE-UP
And here’s how tonight’s hosts start the game.
LUXEMBOURG XI: Moris; Jans, Selimovic, Mahmutovic, Goncalves; Rodrigues, Skenderovic, Carlson, Sinani; S. Thill; Deville

STRONG STUFF
Well I for one did not expect such a strong side to be put out.
Fingers crossed they all come through unscathed with some good minutes in the legs.
I did not bad predicting the line-up….nearly got half of them right!

CONFIRMATION
The team news in full for Steve Clarke’s men

SCOTLAND TEAM NEWS
A strong Scotland team picked by Steve Clarke as John McGinn and David Marshall return.
Stephen O’Donnell is preferred at right back.
SCOTLAND XI: Marshall, O’Donnell, Hanley, Gallagher, Tierney, Robertson, McTominay, McGregor, McGinn, Dykes, Adams
TEAM NEWS IS IN!
THE SCOTS ARE HERE
A look at tonight’s venue in Luxembourg for the final prep game.
Nice wee ground that!

LUXEMBOURG V SCOTLAND – THE FINAL CHANCE
THE Euros are just around the corner now and Steve Clarke has one last game to prepare his squad for the tournament.
Scotland travel to Luxembourg after a very promising performance against Netherlands on Wednesday.
It’ll be a couple of days off after this game before they gather at the training base at Rockliffe Hall in Middlesbrough for the duration of Euro 2020.
With seven players missing from that Netherlands game, there will be changes for this game as Clarke gets a look at his squad.
Che Adams, Grant Hanley, David Marshall, John McGinn, Stephen O’Donnell and Nathan Patterson were left out on precautionary grounds after being deemed to be “in the vicinity” of John Fleck, who tested positive for Covid last week, more than the rest of the squad.
Sheffield United midfielder Fleck is still KO’d but a fresh round of negative tests for the rest means Clarke is set to welcome back the other players and hand them some minutes against Luxembourg tomorrow.
Fleck isn’t reported to be showing any symptoms but needs to return two negative tests before he can be allowed to rejoin the squad properly.
Fellow midfielder Callum McGregor has revealed the rest of the Scotland boys have been trying to keep Fleck occupied and a part of the group whilst confined to his room in self-isolation.
The Hoops ace said the players have been in regular contact with Fleck – but only via text or conversations with Fleck on his balcony.
McGregor said: “We’ve tried to keep in touch with him via texts and the boys have been shouting up at his balcony.
“It’s difficult for John. He’s going to be in that room for a wee while. We try to keep him included and we hope he can rejoin the group soonish.”
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HOLLAND make their final preparations for Euro 2020 this evening with a friendly clash against Georgia.The Netherland’s failed to qualify for the World Cup four years ago so will be back aiming to leave a mark on this one.

Start time: 7pm GMT
TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Premier League
Holland XI: Stekelenburg, Dumfries, Timber, De Vrij, Daley Blind, Wijndal, De Roon, Wijnaldum, De Jong, Weghorst, Depay
Georgia XI: Loria, Kakabadze, Dvali, Kashia, Giorbelidze, Gvilla, Khocholava, Lobzhanidze, Kiteishvili, Aburjania, Zivzivadze

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NETHERLANDS 0-0 GEORGIA
5 Georgia started strong but the Netherlands are now dominating possession and tempo.
Lots of work going on in midfield with De Jong and Wijnaldum.
However, the attack often has to push back and cover their midfielders
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2 CHANCE!
Georgia start strong in Holland as they take the game to the Dutch!
Lobzhanidze gets the ball down the right flank and finds himself in front of Stekelenburg but his flick has no effect and so the experienced keeper picks it up with ease
NETHERLANDS 0-0 GEORGIA
2 Another quick reminder:
Georgia manager Willy Sagnol appears to have opted for a 3-4-3 formation with nine changes to the team that beat Romania.
Giorgi Loria starts in goal and replaces Lazare Kupatadze, while Davit Khocholava, captain Guram Kashia, who comes on for the suspended Saba Kvirkvelia, and Lasha Dvali, who replaces Georges Mikautadze, link up in defence.
Otar Kakabadze, who takes Grigol Chabradze’s place, covers the right flank with Guram Giorbelidze, on for Irakli Azarovi, on the other side.
Giorgi Aburjania and Valeriane Gvilia, who takes Levan Shengelia’s place, team up in midfield.
Saba Lobzhanidze, on for Tornike Okriashvili, Otar Kiteishvili, who replaces Zurab Davitashvili, and Budu Zivzivadze, who takes Nika Kvekveskiri’s place, lead the attack
NETHERLANDS 0-0 GEORGIA
1 Just a quick reminder:
Netherlands manager Frank de Boer has opted for a 5-3-2 formation made only two changes to the team that drew with Scotland on Wednesday.
Maarten Stekelenburg replaces Tim Krul in goal whereas Denzel Dumfries starts at right-back with Owen Wijndal on the other side, while Jurrien Timber, Stefan de Vrij and Daley Blind, who comes on for the injured Matthijs de Ligt, link up at centre-back.
Georginio Wijnaldum, Marten de Roon and Frenkie de Jong team up in midfield.
Wout Weghorst and Memphis Depay lead the attack
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
AND OFF WE GO IN TWENTE!!!!!
HERE COME THE TEAMS!!!
The Grolsch Veste Stadium is set to host the international friendly match between the Netherlands and Georgia.
The Oranje are being led out by captain Georginio Wijnaldum whereas Guram Kashia dons his nation’s armband.
Some Dutch fans have been allowed to watch the game from the stands, according to COVID-19 rules in Holland.
Not long to go now…
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MOVE DUM-ED
Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum will be wearing the captain’s armband today against Georgia.
Some breaking news suggested that Wijnaldum has rejected a move to Barcelona and will join Paris Saint-Germain instead.
That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims that the midfielder will sign a three-year contract after Euro 2020 and will make more than double compared to what Barca offered.
Romano posted: “Georginio Wijnaldum has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain.
“Barcelona have NO intention to raise their bid after they agreement ready by 2 weeks and medicals planned.
“Gini is now set to accept PSG proposal until 2024 with salary more than doubled [compared to Barça bid]”
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WILL-ING AND ABLE
Georgia have been experiencing quite a new lease of life under new manager Willy Sagnol.
Sagnol took over in March and helped his side put together an impressive performance against Sweden and Spain in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
The former right-back then picked up a 1-1 draw with Greece and beat Romania 2-1 in a friendly match.
The Frenchman has plenty of experience at the top level as he spent nine years at Bayern Munich where he amassed a total of 277 appearances across all competitions
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INFORMATION COMES TO LIGT
Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt handed the Netherlands quite a shock as he hobbled off their most recent training session due to a groin injury.
Thus, De Ligt won’t play any part in today’s friendly against Georgia and further tests are expected to take place ahead of Euro 2020.
There are, however, concerns among the Holland camp about the star centre-back’s fitness ahead of the summer’s European championships.
The Oranje are already going to be without their best defender Virgil van Dijk, who confirmed he will miss the tournament due to anterior cruciate knee ligaments
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VAN DIJK SITUATION
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has confirmed that he will not be taking part in the summer’s delayed Euro 2020 competition.
Van Dijk has been sidelined with an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury since last October when the Reds faced Everton in the Merseyside derby.
Netherlands manager Frank de Boer was hoping to have the star centre-back available for the summer’s tournament but the 29-year-old ruled himself out.
Van Dijk said: “I have come to a decision that I had to make, would I be involved in the Euros, yes or no?
“With everything that is going on, I feel physically it is the right decision that I’ve decided not to go to the Euros and to go into my last phase of rehab during the off-season”
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GEORGIA STATS
Georgia failed to make it to the summer’s delayed Euro 2020 competition after suffering a 1-0 loss to North Macedonia in their play-off final last November.
Willy Sagnol’s men didn’t manage to impress in the Nations League as they finished third in their League C group under Armenia and North Macedonia with only one win and one loss in six matches.
Georgia, though, appear to be heading towards the right direction after some strong showings against Sweden and Spain in their 2022 World Cup qualifiers, even though they lost both times, as well as their 1-1 draw against Greece.
However, they have only won one of their last six matches, against Romania, and lost three across all competitions
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NETHERLANDS STATS
The Netherlands made it through to Euro 2020’s group stages after finishing second in Group C behind Germany with six wins and only one loss in eight matches.
Holland also stood their ground in the Nations League as they remained in the top flight by finishing second in Group 1 behind Italy thanks to three wins and one loss in six matches.
The Oranje have won four of their last six matches across all competitions and only lost once to Turkey away in a recent 2022 World Cup qualifier.
Netherlands scored a staggering 18 goals along the way but conceded a concerning tally of eight
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
The two sides are set to face off for the very first time across all competitions.
This is an important friendly match that will help Netherlands manager Frank de Boer figure out what needs to be fixed before Euro 2020.
Georgia and their new manager Willy Sagnol would love to offer Holland a late shock on their Euro dress rehearsal.
But what’s important for the Oranje is to figure out the solution to all of their weaknesses as they haven’t made it to the European championship’s knockout stages since 2008
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GEORGIA BENCH
16 Kvekveskiri, 20 Jighauri, 18 Davitashvili, 13 Chabradze, 10 Okriashvili, 19 Beridze, 21 Azarovi, 14 Kukhianidze, 12 Mamardashvili, 6 Daushvili, 17 Kupatadze, 22 Mikautadze
NETHERLANDS BENCH
2 Veltman, 4 Ake, 7 Berghuis, 9 L. De Jong, 11 Promes, 12 Van Aanholt, 13 Krul, 14 Klaassen, 16 Gravenberch, 18 Malen, 23 Bizot, 24 Koopmeiners
GEORGIA FORMATION
Georgia manager Willy Sagnol appears to have opted for a 3-4-3 formation with nine changes to the team that beat Romania.
Giorgi Loria starts in goal and replaces Lazare Kupatadze, while Davit Khocholava, captain Guram Kashia, who comes on for the suspended Saba Kvirkvelia, and Lasha Dvali, who replaces Georges Mikautadze, link up in defence.
Otar Kakabadze, who takes Grigol Chabradze’s place, covers the right flank with Guram Giorbelidze, on for Irakli Azarovi, on the other side.
Giorgi Aburjania and Valeriane Gvilia, who takes Levan Shengelia’s place, team up in midfield.
Saba Lobzhanidze, on for Tornike Okriashvili, Otar Kiteishvili, who replaces Zurab Davitashvili, and Budu Zivzivadze, who takes Nika Kvekveskiri’s place, lead the attack
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GEORGIA XI
1 Loria; 3 Khocholava, 4 Kashia, 23 Dvali; 2 Kakabadze, 15 Aburjania, 7 Gvilia, 5 Giorbelidze; 11 Lobzhanidze, 9 Kiteishvili, 8 Zivzivadze
⚽️ მატჩის დღე: 🇳🇱 ნიდერლანდები 🆚 საქართველო 🇬🇪 ⚽️ Match day: 🇳🇱 @KNVB 🆚 #GFF 🇬🇪 📜 ჩვენი გუნდის შემადგენლობა 🇬🇪 📜 This evening’s line-up! 🇬🇧 #NEDGEO pic.twitter.com/vL5585uzEr— Georgia • GFF (@GeorgiaGff) June 6, 2021

NETHERLANDS FORMATION
Netherlands manager Frank de Boer has opted for a 5-3-2 formation made only two changes to the team that drew with Scotland on Wednesday.
Maarten Stekelenburg replaces Tim Krul in goal whereas Denzel Dumfries starts at right-back with Owen Wijndal on the other side, while Jurrien Timber, Stefan de Vrij and Daley Blind, who comes on for the injured Matthijs de Ligt, link up at centre-back.
Georginio Wijnaldum, Marten de Roon and Frenkie de Jong team up in midfield.
Wout Weghorst and Memphis Depay lead the attack
NETHERLANDS XI
1 Stekelenburg; 22 Dumfries, 25 Timber, 6 De Vrij, 17 Blind, 5 Wijndal; 15 De Roon, 8 Wijnaldum, 21 De Jong; 19 Weghorst, 10 Memphis

THE TEAM SHEETS ARE IN!!!
GOOD AFTERNOON FROM TWENTE
Welcome to our live coverage of the international friendly match between the Netherlands and Georgia at the De Grolsch Veste Stadium ahead of the summer’s delayed Euro 2020 competition.
Holland are set for their last warm-up game ahead of the European championships where they are set to take on Austria, North Macedonia and Ukraine in the group stage.
Oranje manager Frank de Boer will be without star defender Matthijs de Ligt, who suffered a groin injury during training and is set for further tests to determine his fitness ahead of the Euros.
Other than that, De Boer has a squad at full strength but is expected to make a number of changes to the line-up he fielded on Wednesday’s 2-2 draw against Scotland at the Algarve.
Lyon star Memphis Depay scored twice for the Netherlands but is expected to be rested tonight, whereas Manchester United ace Donny van de Beek should start in midfield.
Ryan Gravenberch, Patrick van Aanholt, Quincy Promes and Joel Veltman could all join Van de Beek in the starting line-up and the same goes for Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong.
Georgia manager Willy Sagnol, on the other hand, will be without Lokomotiv Moscow player Saba Kverkvelia as he will serve a suspension following his red card on Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Romania.
Sagnol is also expected to make some changes by starting the likes of Saba Lobzhanidze, Guram Kashia and Budu Zivzivadze
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ENGLAND will continue to take the knee during Euro 2020 in support of Black Lives Matter, Gareth Southgate has confirmed. That is despite fans booing the statement ahead of the Three Lions’ friendly against Austria.
Meanwhile Aaron Ramsey got an hour of game time in Wales’ drab 0-0 draw against Albaina, but the Juventus midfielder is set to be managed throughout the tournament because of an injury problem.

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I’M THE ENGLAND MAN
England strike ace Dominic Calvert-Lewin revealed his dad celebrated his Euros call-up by blasting out the John Barnes rap.
Calvert-Lewin is ready to make an impact for the Three Lions as Harry Kane’s understudy – and is starting today’s friendly against Romania with the captain rested.
When the Everton hitman got the nod he was in the squad, dad Karlda could not wait to belt out the lyrics of Barnes’ famous solo in 1990 World Cup song World in Motion by New Order.
Calvert- Lewin said: “I was waiting on Tuesday to get the official announcement to know I was in the squad and my dad FaceTimed me and started singing the John Barnes tune.
“He’s rubbish but it’s quite funny and I expect nothing less from him, that’s the kind of relationship we’ve got. So I was laughing at that.
“My family have always been a part of my journey.”

BOO BOYS
England vs Romania kicks off shortly so let’s take a look at the debate surrounding the players’ decision to take the knee.
Gareth Southgate shared his thoughts earlier today: “We feel, more than ever, we are determined to take the knee throughout the tournament.
“We accept there might be an adverse reaction but we’re going to ignore it and move forward. We are all trying to move towards equality — and support our team-mates because of some of the experiences they’ve been through — but people decided to boo.
“The players are sick of talking about all the consequences of should they, shouldn’t they. They’ve had enough really.”
Gary Lineker condemned the booers on Twitter: “If you boo England players for taking the knee, you’re part of the reason why players are taking the knee.”
Piers Morgan also chimed in, saying: “I wonder if those England fans booing players for taking the knee to protest racial injustice know the idea came from ⁦Nate Boyer, a US Green Beret war hero who suggested it to NFL star ⁦Colin Kaepernick as a more respectful way to make his point.”
If you boo @England players for taking the knee, you’re part of the reason why players are taking the knee.— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) June 6, 2021

I wonder if those England fans booing players for taking the knee to protest racial injustice know the idea came from ⁦@NateBoyer37⁩, a US Green Beret war hero who suggested it to NFL star ⁦@Kaepernick7⁩ as a more respectful way to make his point – and who said this: pic.twitter.com/2bMPvRTf6E— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 6, 2021

TOO GOOD TO BE ROO
Wayne Rooney has THREE major concerns for Gareth Southgate’s England team heading into Euro 2020.
England’s record goalscorer has doubts over the team’s experience at a major tournament, potential complacency, and injuries to key players such as Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson.
Speaking in his column for The Times, Rooney said: “One of the doubts I have about England is that they’re a young squad, who lack knowhow.
“I also worry that complacency could creep in, because England’s group is not as straightforward as people seem to think.
“Croatia beat England in 2018 and have tournament knowledge and some very good, experienced players. Scotland will be tough, compact and difficult to beat.
“For England, qualifying might even come down to the last group match against Czech Republic.
“It is so important that Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson are fit because along with Harry Kane they form the backbone of the side, the ones who others on the pitch will look to for leadership.
“If Maguire and Henderson aren’t ready for the first game, things could get tricky for England because it’s hard for a player to get up to speed once a tournament is under way.”

MOVE DUM-ED
Liverpool star and Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum has rejected a move to Barcelona and will join Paris Saint-Germain instead.
That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims that Wijnaldum will sign a three-year contract after Euro 2020 and will make more than double compared to what Barca offered.
Romano posted: “Georginio Wijnaldum has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain.
“Barcelona have NO intention to raise their bid after they agreement ready by 2 weeks and medicals planned.
“Gini is now set to accept PSG proposal until 2024 with salary more than doubled [compared to Barça bid]”
Georginio Wijnaldum has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona have NO intention to raise their bid after they agreement ready by 2 weeks and medicals planned. 🚨🇳🇱Gini is now set to accept PSG proposal until 2024 with salary more than doubled [compared to Barça bid]. https://t.co/ImrYvlaMWg— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 6, 2021

RASHFORD UPDATE
Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford is set to undergo surgery after the summer’s delayed Euro 2020 competition.
Rashford has sustained shoulder as well as foot injuries and United have agreed to let him play for the Three Lions.
According to the Daily Mirror, the striker is set to go under the knife as soon as England’s involvement in the competition comes to an end.
The 23-year-old, who will get an operation on his foot, is then facing a race against time to be fit for the new Premier League campaign
KANT DENY IT
Manchester United superstar Paul Pogba claims Chelsea star and France team-mate N’Golo Kante deserves the Ballon d’Or ahead of Euro 2020.
Pogba told Eurosport: “What I would like to say to the whole world is that the ‘NG’ we have seen in recent months has always been the same.
“We talk a lot about his performances but he has always been as good as ever.
“There was no Cristiano [Ronaldo] and [Lionel] Messi in the semi-final, so it’s good to see the performances of the midfielders or even the defenders.
“I said a long time ago that it would be appropriate, if Chelsea won, for him to win the Ballon d’Or. It would be deserved too”
RAMSEY UPDATE
Wales manager Rob Page has played down any injury concerns over Juventus star Aaron Ramsey ahead of the summer’s delayed Euro 2020 competition.
Former Arsenal ace Ramsey took a heavy knock following a challenge with Albania international Ardian Ismajli during a hard-fought 0-0 draw.
But Page isn’t worried about the midfielder’s fitness as he claims it was only a kick in the shin.
The Wales boss said: “It was a kick to the shin which is the best case scenario for us. You don’t want him to jar his knee or twist his ankle, but there was none of that.
“It would have hurt him initially. When I said to him ‘you’ve got another 13 minutes then I’m bringing you off’, he said he was fine.
“But we’ve got to manage the minutes, take the emotions out of the game. It would have been lovely to keep him on, but we don’t want to push him too far”
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YOUNG BLOOD
England boss Gareth Southgate has faith in his young talent ahead of the summer’s delayed Euro 2020.
Southgate has included a number of youngsters to his squad and trusts them as they already have 10 caps under their belt.
The Three Lions boss said: “Some of them have 10 caps or more at a young age.
“In the long term that will be really beneficial.”
SANCHO WAR
Chelsea are delaying their decision on whether they will join Manchester United in the transfer war for Borussia Dortmund star winger Jadon Sancho.
That is according to the Daily Express, who claim the Blues may try to swoop in for Sancho in the summer transfer window.
United are holding talks with Dortmund as well as the 21-year-old’s representatives and the Red Devils appear to be firmly at the front of the queue for his signature.
The west Londoners could provide competition but manager Thomas Tuchel is yet to decide on whether he believes the England international is needed, given his options up front
SAKA INJURED
Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka is set to miss England’s friendly with Romania tonigh.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim Saka suffered a recent hip injury.
The star winger netted his first goal for the Three Lions on Wednesday’s friendly game against Austria.
However, there is no indication that the 19-year-old ace could miss Euro 2020
BERN-ING QUESTION
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, depending on what the courts decide about his suspension.
This begs the question about whether starting keeper Bernd Leno will leave the Gunners in the summer transfer window.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there are numerous teams interested for the German shot-stopper.
Leno, however, is currently focused on the summer’s Euro 2020 as he prepares with the Germany national team
MAGUIRE INJURY UPDATE
England manager Gareth Southgate shared an injury update regarding Manchester United star Harry Maguire.
Maguire suffered an ankle injury recently and missed the Europa League Final, which saw United losing the title to Villarreal.
However, the Three Lions’ medical team are “pleased” with the centre-back’s progress but insist a minor setback could have heavy repercussions.
Southgate said: “With any injury it’s impossible to predict 100 per cent, our medical team are pleased with his progress, particularly over the last couple of days, [but] we know there’s always that risk”
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RASHFORD UPDATE
England manager Gareth Southgate claims Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford has “been able to move on” from the Europa League loss to Villarreal.
Southgate said: “He looks very bright, I think he had value from the time off we were able to give him after the European final.
“That was, of course, a huge disappointment for him not to win the trophy.
“For all of the players, the psychological freshness of having a short period off has been beneficial.
“He’s been able to move on from that moment and I think he’s enjoyed being in our environment again and he’s trained really well”
TRUE CLASS
England will continue to take a knee before their Euro 2020 games and are “more determined than ever” to ignore any boos from the stands.
That is according to Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate, who revealed that the squad agreed to carry on taking the anti-racism stance despite the jeers they received from a loud minority during their recent friendly with Austria in Middlesbrough.
Southgate said: “The first thing is that collectively we are very disappointed that it happened. I think you have to put yourself in the shoes of a young England player about to represent his country. We’re all trying to move towards equality and support our own team-mates because of some of the experiences they’ve been through in their lives, but people decided to boo.
“I think those people should put themselves in the shoes of those young players. If that was their children – if they’re old enough to have children – how would they feel about their kids being in that situation?
“The most important thing for our players is for them to know we are totally united on it. We’re totally committed to supporting each other, supporting the team, and we feel more than ever that we are determined to take the knee throughout this tournament”
COM AND GET HIM
Manchester United are reportedly still keeping tabs on Bayern Munich star winger Kingsley Coman.
According to Bild, however, Chelsea seem to have the edge in the race for 24-year-old Coman.
That comes down to Blues boss Thomas Tuchel’s close ties in Germany following his impressive Bundesliga career.
The France international stood out for Bayern as he amassed eight goals and 15 assists in 39 appearances this season and is now getting ready for Euro 2020
DE-D SERIOUS
Manchester United ace David De Gea has been let down by a poor coaching team and soft backline.
That’s according to De Gea’s former coach Gabino Rodriguez, who told SunSport: “I always believe the team is a true reflection of the character of its coach.
“But Ole’s team is softer than a muffin and David is suffering the consequences of the defensive frailties.
“You need to protect your best asset in the team, but there is just an uncontrolled mess between midfield and defence with gaps.
“Basically Ole’s team has a brutal defensive weakness. The two centre-backs are too slow, they are not commanding and other teams are well aware of it.
“The big problem is Solskjaer’s tactical organisation. United’s defensive deficiencies are undervaluing De Gea and Ole just doesn’t convince me.”
De Gea is now getting ready for the summer’s delayed Euro 2020 competition with Spain
SAK ATTACK
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka sent a message to the fans after being named the club’s Player of the Season.
Saka shone bright despite a turbulent campaign, which saw the Gunners missing out on European qualification for the first time in 25 years.
The winger is now training with England ahead of the summer’s delayed Euro 2020.
Here’s what he had to say:

FOR WHOM THE BALE TOLLS
Gareth Bale is still considering retirement after Euro 2020.
That is according to Marca, who claim that Carlo Ancelotti’s comeback to Real Madrid won’t alter his future plans.
Bale spent the season on loan at Tottenham and is now ready to compete for Wales in the summer’s Euros.
The 31-year-old has one more year to run on his contract with Real but the club wouldn’t stand in his way, as his departure would see them free up almost £20million
IT’S RON
Cristiano Ronaldo is negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain over a move in the summer.
That is according to AS, who report that Juventus star Ronaldo has “welcomed” the approach from PSG.
The forward’s future at Juve is uncertain following a hapless season that saw the Bianconeri giving away their Serie A crown to Inter Milan.
The 36-year-old has also been linked with a shock return to Manchester United
ENGLAND SQUAD
Let’s have another look at the players England manager Gareth Southgate has called up:
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (injured), Ben Chilwell, Conor Coady, Reece James, Harry Maguire, Tyrone Mings, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice
Forwards: Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling
MORE FROM PICKFORD
England star Jordan Pickford admits that he is in a much better place as he prepares for Euro 2020.
Pickford told the Daily Telegraph: “I have to think how lucky I am; all of the work my family put in – from me being six, seven years old with my parents taking me to football all the time.
“The amount they have invested in me. It’s about how can I keep that level of performance and look back to where I have come from.
“It’s crucial and I feel that I have kicked on this year. I feel calmer, I feel in the moment and I feel great”
WALES PREDICTED XI
SunSport’s Phil Cadden reckons this is how Wales will start against Switzerland in Baku on Saturday.
But it looks like Wales will have to use one of Euro 2016’s best players – Aaron Ramsey – sparingly.
From what I have seen…Wales team next Saturday: Ward; C Roberts, Mepham, Rodon, B Davies, N Williams (poss man-marking Shaqiri out of possession); Allen, Morrell; Bale, Wilson, James. Impact subs: Ampadu, Ramsey, Moore. Thoughts? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿— Phil Cadden (@pjcadden) June 5, 2021

Ramsey is the big debate. Very fragile with injuries and will need to be managed through the tournament.— Phil Cadden (@pjcadden) June 5, 2021

FORD TO BE RECKONED WITH
England ace Jordan Pickford revealed that he has improved his game between the sticks by seeing a sports psychologist and is no longer the same hyperactive and bellowing player on the pitch.
Pickford told the Daily Telegraph: “I just feel in a very good place. I began working with a psychologist at the start of the season.
“You know in football, those little one or two per cent gains — just to raise your ability on the pitch and what you can achieve — are crucial.
“Whether it’s nutrition, psychology, extra gym sessions. I think it helps. So why not use it?”
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GOOD MORNING EUROS FANS
Gaerth Southgate has been given a major boost ahead of the Euros as Jordan Henderson has returned to full training.
The Liverpool captain, who’s not played for FOUR months, is in a race to be fit for England’s first group game against Croatia on Sunday, June 13.
The 30-year-old joined in with the bulk of the squad as they continue their preparations for Euro 2020.
Meanwhile, Southgate is expected to deploy a FIVE-MAN defence in tonight’s friendly against Romania.
Kyle Walker could feature as a right-sided centre-back, with Kieran Trippier at wing-back and Luke Shaw deployed on the opposite flank.
Jadon Sancho and Phil Foden are also in line to start either side of Harry Kane.
Finally, Nigel Winterburn believes Ben Chilwell should be England’s No1 left-back ahead of Shaw at the Euros.
He told SunSport: “I wouldn’t mind if either of them played, but if I’m to pick one I’d go Chilwell just based on the feel-good factor.
“He’s been in great form and Chelsea had an unbelievable finish to the season, so I’d go that way.
“The question is whether Southgate goes with four or five at the back and if he prefers one or the other based on the system.
“[Bukayo] Saka is another player who could equally play in that position, so England have some good options there.”
EURO STARS
Harry Redknapp believes England can WIN Euro 2020!
SunSport columnist Redknapp exclusively wrote: “We have been here  before — but I have never been so certain as I am right now, this time England really CAN go all the way.
“In fact never mind can, I honestly believe we WILL. So much so that I’ll genuinely be very disappointed if we don’t win the Euros.
“Not a brave defeat in the semi-finals, another near miss and  ‘what if’ — but the sight of Harry Kane lifting the trophy at Wembley on July 11.
“We all know there hasn’t been much to smile about over the last 15 months, so what better way to give the whole country a lift?
“I really do think it’s our time at long, long last.”

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