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Sneijder demands improved display from Netherlands

Wesley Sneijder is anticipating a hostile atmosphere as the Netherlands aim to get their Euro 2016 qualifying bid back on track in Turkey.

Wesley Sneijder is demanding a much-improved performance from the Netherlands in its crunch Euro 2016 qualifier against Turkey on Sunday.

Oranje's hopes of reaching the finals in France next summer via a top-two finish suffered a hammer blow Thursday after a 1-0 home defeat to Group A leader Iceland and a further setback in Konya would mean Danny Blind's men would face an uphill task to even make the playoffs.

And Galatasaray star Sneijder is aware it is now time for his side to deliver, despite the absence of Arjen Robben, who picked up a groin injury against Iceland.