Memphis the best striker for Reijnders, says Van der Gijp

A fit Memphis is the best striker for Reijnders

René van der Gijp has no doubts. A fit Memphis Depay is the ideal striker to bring the best out of Tijjani Reijnders in this Netherlands team, he said on the talk show Vandaag Inside (1). Reijnders thrives with a mobile forward who can drop into spaces and link play, and Depay at full sharpness offers exactly that. It is one debate that is not going away as the tournament deepens.

Why you should be cheering for Scotland on Thursday

Scotland face Brazil on Thursday evening, and there is a scenario worth watching. If the Scots manage to stun Brazil, the group math could swing in your team's favour (2). Johan Derksen put it plainly: "I suggest the whole of the Netherlands sits in front of the TV and cheers for Scotland" (2). Scotland won their Group C opener, they are no pushovers.

Hoepel leaves Feyenoord after eight years

Jerayson Hoepel is moving on. After eight years at Feyenoord, the quick, daring winger has signed for FC Volendam on a free transfer (3). "I had an immediate good feeling," Hoepel said about the move (3). A fresh start in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.

Tottenham sign Dúbravka

Tottenham have completed the signing of goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka (4). No direct Netherlands angle here, but a notable Premier League move.