Van Nistelrooy in Dutch Squad

In Dutch Squad
By Chris O'Brien
March 26 2004

It's a crucial stage in the domestic season, so what rolls along? International friendlies of course! United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy has been called up the Netherlands squad for their international friendly against France next week.

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Van Nistelrooy in Dutch Squad

It's a crucial stage in the domestic season, so what rolls along? International friendlies of course! Ruud Van Nistelrooy is the latest United players to be called-up by his country, with the Netherlands continuing their warm-up for the European Championships in Portugal with a match against the tournament holders, France.

The complete squad is as follows:
Edwin Van der Sar (Fulham), Ronald Waterreus (PSV Eindhoven), Franck De Boer (Glasgow Rangers), Wilfred Bouma (PSV Eindhoven), Johnny Heitinga (Ajax Amsterdam), Nigel De Jong (Ajax Amsterdam), Jaap Stam (Lazia), Boudewijn Zenden (Middlesbrough), Mark Van Bommel (PSV Eindhoven), Phillip Cocu (Barcelona), Edgar Davids (Barcelona), Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan), Wesley Sneijder (Ajax Amsterdam), Rafael Van der Waart (Ajax Amsterdam), Pierre Van Hooijdonk (Fenerbache), Roy Makaay (Bayern Münich), Andy Van der Meyde (Inter Milan), Ruud Van Nistelrooy (Manchester United), Marc Overmars (Barcelone), Arjen Robben (PSV Eindhoven).

The game takes place in Holland on the 31st March. Several other United players will be in international duty during the week, and good luck to all. Hopefully everyone will return home safe, sound and injury free!

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