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Koeman hails De Jong's defensive display in Netherlands' Nations League win

Frenkie de Jong's defensive aptitude impressed Ronald Koeman as Netherlands beat England 3-1 after extra time to reach the final of the Nations League.

De Jong, who is set to join Barcelona from Ajax ahead of the 2019-20 season, was the Oranje's star man in Guimaraes on Thursday.

Netherlands had to come from behind after Marcus Rashford scored from the spot, Matthijs de Ligt atoning for his error in conceding the penalty with a header.

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England then fell apart in extra time, John Stones giving the ball away to Memphis Depay, which led to Kyle Walker's own goal, before Ross Barkley's lapse allowed Quincy Promes to strike a decisive blow.