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Netherlands expecting friendlies with France and England to go ahead

Danny Blind's side is set to host les Bleus at Amsterdam Arena on Friday before travelling to Wembley four days later for an international with the Three Lions.

The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) is following instructions from the government but has no plans to cancel the upcoming friendlies against France and England following Tuesday's explosions in Brussels.

Explosions at Zaventem Airport and Maelbeek metro station in the Belgian capital killed 34 people and injured 136 according to the latest official figures.

Netherlands is set to host France at the Amsterdam Arena on Friday, before facing England at Wembley four days later.