Cody Gakpo and Frenkie De Jong could have been playing for Manchester United if Eric ten Hag had got his way - now the pair are spearheading Holland’s bid for the World Cup.
Gakpo, the 23-year-old who is being taught the goalscorer’s art at PSV Eindhoven by former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, kept himself in the frame for the Golden Boot by scoring for a third successive match.
And De Jong, the Barcelona midfielder, who the Reds started chasing following Ten Hag’s arrival as manager last summer, also got on the scoresheet as Louis van Gaal’s side secured top spot in Group A.
