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Netherlands squad is more united than ever, says Wijnaldum

Georginio Wijnaldum says the Netherlands squad is more united than ever because of Ronald Koeman's youthful approach.

Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum, 28, is among the most experienced members of the Dutch squad to face France in the Nations League on Friday night.

The retirements of Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder since the failed World Cup qualifying campaign have left Ryan Babel as the only current international aged over 30.

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Koeman's reliance on the likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong appears to be paying dividends with Netherlands notching an impressive 3-0 win over Germany in October.