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Virgil's a strong leader: Netherlands manager Koeman

Netherlands manager Koeman feels Champions League star Van Dijk is the man who will play a crucial role in Nations League finals against England

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Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands during an International friendly match against England in Amsterdam last year. Pic/Getty Images

Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands during an International friendly match against England in Amsterdam last year. Pic/Getty Images

Guimaraes (Portugal): England's long wait for a first international trophy since 1966 could be just days away at the Nations League finals in Portugal, but Ronald Koeman's resurgent Netherlands present a hazardous hurdle for the Three Lions in today's semi-final in Guimaraes.

A run to the semi-finals of last year's World Cup and memorable victories over Spain and Croatia to make the last four of another tournament within 12 months have raised expectations that Gareth Southgate in coaching the generation to finally end England's wait for glory.

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