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Depay hails Koeman for giving him freedom as Netherlands confirm Nations League squad

The former Manchester United man admits to having fractured relationships with coaches in the past, but is happy after scoring eight goals in 12 games

Memphis Depay has praised Ronald Koeman for giving him freedom on the pitch as Netherlands prepare to face England in the last four of the Nations League finals.

Depay has been an ever present since Koeman took charge in February 2018, scoring eight goals from 12 appearances in total.

Netherlands have impressed under former Everton and Southampton manager Koeman, who is reportedly a candidate to replace Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona.