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Rob Guest

Louis van Gaal delivers verdict on Steven Bergwijn leaving Tottenham to complete Ajax transfer

Steven Bergwijn once again demonstrated what he is all about on the international stage with Netherlands on Friday evening. Linking up with the Dutch national team after helping Tottenham secure a Champions League spot, the 24-year-old was handed a start for his country in their UEFA Nations League showdown against Belgium.

An extremely tricky game for Louis van Gaal's men in Brussels, Netherlands ran riot and registered a 4-1 win over the Red Devils, their first victory over Belgium in 25 years. Bergwijn, once again, played a pivotal role as he opened the scoring five minutes before the break with a rasping drive.

Collecting the ball 25 yards from goal, the Tottenham ace let fly and the ball arrowed into the bottom corner of the net to give Simon Mignolet no chance. It was his fifth goal in four games for his country after scoring three times during March's international break and netting a vital goal against Norway in November that sealed their place at this year's World Cup in Qatar.

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