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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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9 mins Wales 0-0 Denmark GOOD SAVE! 

Kasper Schmeichel with a good save from Gareth Bale's long range shot. 

It's a save you'd expect him to make but it was still good. 

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10 mins: CHANCE WALES! 

James Chester must score!  

David Brooks checks back on to his left foot on the right hand side of the Denmark penalty area and chips in a delightful ball into the box. 

The Aston Villa centre-half rises well to meet the ball and for all the world, you think he's guiding his header into the goal but instead, the ball flashes slightly wide. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:57
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12 mins: CHANCE NETHERLANDS! 

Ryan Babel does really well to flick an over-the-top ball back into the path of Memphis Depay who takes a touch and fires towards goal. 

Like the Netherlands' other good chance of the evening, it's right down the throat of Huge Lloris who deals with the danger. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 19:59
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Brazil and Uruguay take to the field to do their National Anthems and kick off at a busy looking Emirates Stadium. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 20:00
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15 mins: Corner Wales! 

Good work from Lawrence as he cuts inside, takes a shot which looks goalbound but is deflected over for a corner. 

Wales certainly posing a threat of their own, now.

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 20:03
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17 mins: Wales 0-0 Denmark 

End to end game in Cardiff as Braithwaite drills a cross which Chester clears for a Denmark corner. 

What can the Danes conjure? 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 20:05
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Very little as Tyler Roberts stoops to clear.

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 20:05
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22 mins: The early bright starts in both 19:45 kick offs has slowed a touch with both happy to keep the scores at 0-0 at the moment and get a feel for each other. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 20:09
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Brazil and Uruguay are only getting kicked off now. Never before have these two sides met in London, never even in Europe so no matter what happens this evening, it won't have been seen on these shores before. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 20:10
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25 mins: Wales 0-0 Denmark 

Strange one from Hennessey as the crossed ball was sailing away with no danger but he gets a fingertip on it and the ball goes out for a corner. 

Nathan Jacobs16 November 2018 20:10

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