Liverpool’s Gakpo fires brace as the Netherlands rout Malta 4-0

Striker Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring for the Netherlands vs Malta on Wednesday. Pic/AFP

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo scored twice and Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders added the third as stars of the English Premier League inspired the Netherlands to beat Malta 4-0.

There was also a late goal by Memphis Depay to extend his national-record haul (53) for the Dutch, who moved three points ahead of Poland and Finland in Group G.

Meanwhile, in Group H, Austria overwhelmed San Marino with a 10-0 win with Marko Arnautovic scoring four goals.

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