The African football great was very impressed the Dutch international’s stellar display against the Lions
Georginio Wijnaldum is a “modern midfield player” according to former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha, who claims he has been outstanding for the Netherlands at Euro 2020.
A second-half double from the newly acquired Paris Saint-Germain man powered Frank de Boer’s Oranje to a 3-0 victory over North Macedonia on Monday evening.
Memphis Depay had given the Dutch team a slim advantage at half-time before the 30-year-old cemented the win with a brace at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
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That puts him ahead of Marco van Basten, who scored 24 in 58 matches, in the list of top scorers for the Netherlands and on level terms with Rafael van der Vaart, who finished his international career with 25 from 109 caps.