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Wales vs. Netherlands: World Cup 2018 preparations begin for Huntelaar

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is keen for Netherlands to recover from failure to reach Euro 2016, starting against a Wales side without Gareth Bale.

Netherlands are looking to bounce back from their failure to qualify for Euro 2016 with a positive result against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium on Friday.

Danny Blind's side finished fourth in their qualification group, behind Iceland, Czech Republic and Turkey , while Wales secured their place in the finals by finishing behind Belgium in their pool.

Despite missing out on a place in France and losing four of their last six internationals, the former Ajax coach has retained his position with the national side.