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Character got Netherlands through, says Koeman

Ronald Koeman lauded Netherlands' character after they battled back from 2-0 down to draw with Germany and clinch a place in the Nations League Finals.

The Oranje needed a point to progress to the last four ahead of world champions France, but they looked down and out after Timo Werner and Leroy Sane netted for Joachim Low's men.

But Quincy Promes and makeshift centre-forward Virgil van Dijk drew Netherlands level, leaving Koeman delighted despite an underwhelming performance.

"The team showed character. We kept going," Koeman said in quotes published on UEFA.com. "I didn't think we played well.