The Netherlands wing-back has produced two man-of-the-match displays as Frank de Boer's side stormed through Group C in top spot with three wins from three. They were the 25-year-old's first goals for his country and came seven years after his previous international strike - for Aruba against Guam while still playing amateur football. "I'm super happy for him," said former Netherlands defender Mario Melchiot on BBC Radio 5 Live. The defender, named after Hollywood actor Denzel Washington, played locally in Rotterdam before joining BVV Barendrecht, one of the country's most-recognised amateur sides. I have always given everything, it is an honour to play for the Netherlands in this tournament."

Source: BBC June 27, 2021 05:15 UTC