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Holland beat World Champions France to condemn Germany to relegation

Kishan Vaghela
Friday 16 November 2018 11:47 GMT
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Kylian Mbappe in training for France ahead of tonight's clash
Kylian Mbappe in training for France ahead of tonight's clash (AP)

Germany were relegated from Group A1 of the Nations League after Holland earned a surprise 2-0 win over France.

Goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay crowned a dominant display from the Dutch in Rotterdam to end Les Bleus' 15-game unbeaten run.

Friday's result leaves Joachim Low's winless German side rooted to the bottom of the table and heading to League B.

MATCH PREVIEW

What time does it start?

Netherlands vs France kicks off at 7:45pm (BST)

Didier Deschamps' men secure qualification tonight (AFP/Getty Images)

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Premier League and Mix channels from 7:40pm. Sky Sports subscribers can similarly stream the game via the SkyGo app. The match will also be available on Now TV by grabbing a day pass for just £7.99.

Player to watch…

Tanguy Ndombele: Tottenham and Manchester City have been linked to the 21-year-old who has been in impressive form for Lyon so far this season. The midfielder made his international debut only last month when he replaced Paul Pogba in France’s 2-2 draw with Iceland, and will look to catch the eye again of potential suitors after the midfielder told L’Equipe this week that he could leave the Ligue 1 side in the summer.

The 21-year-old is catching the eye on the continent (Getty)

Form guide…

Netherlands: DDWLWD

France: WWDWDW

Odds…

Netherlands to win: 21/10

France to win: 5/4

Draw: 49/20

Prediction...

Netherlands 1-2 France

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And our very own Tom Williams is in place to get a different vantage point in Cardiff this evening... 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:33
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A win for either Wales or Denmark will mean that they are promoted to the upper tier of Nations League sides... 

What's your prediction for this evening? 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:37
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Apologies for the delay but Brazil's twitter account didn't feel the need to publish their starting XI until now. 

What do you make of it now though?

So much talent all the way through to the bench, too.

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:39
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Meanwhile, the four sides kicking off at 19:45 are out and preparing for their national anthems. 

Looking forward to tonight's action. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:41
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It appears he's been sporting it for a while now but it doesn't mean I'm any more ready to see Ryan Babel's interesting choice of hair colour... 

Hmmmm

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:44
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KICK OFF:

Wales 0-0 Denmark 

Netherlands 0-0 France 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:45
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CHANCE! NETHERLANDS 0-0 FRANCE!

What a start from Holland and what a chance they've just created - should be 1-0 up. 

Depay ran at the France defence and got himself into the box and almost at the byline. 

His pull back found Wijnaldum but his shot was tame and straight at Hugo Lloris who palmed it away. 

The Dutchman has already scored against him once this season, when Liverpool defeated Spurs 2-1 at Wembley. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:48
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CHANCE! Wales 0-0 Denmark 

Early warning for Wales as Christian Eriksen carries the ball some way before unleashing a long range shot from 25 yards at. 

His shot is always rising but only just clears the bar. Take note, Wales. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:50
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6 mins: Wales 0-0 Denmark 

Wonderful football down Denmark's left leads to a promising attack but left-back Stryger's cross is a bit deep but only clears the post by a few inches. 

Denmark work it back into the box though but Wales deal with the ensuing danger and clear for a corner. 

Positive start from the Danes. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:53
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8 mins: Netherlands 0-0 France 

The World Champions are unable to keep hold of the ball for any significant period of time. 

It's been a really good start by Holland. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:55

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