Arjen Robben has been named in the Netherlands' provisional 30-man squad for Euro 2008 despite his lack of form and fitness.

The Real Madrid man has made just 11 starts since moving from Chelsea last summer but has been given a chance to prove himself to Marco van Basten.

Outgoing coach Van Basten has sprung few surprises with his initial selection, which will be whittled down to a maximum of 23 by May 28.

Four players will leave the squad on May 16 and a further three in time for the final deadline.

Edwin van der Sar of Manchester United and Celtic's Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink will join the squad later as their respective club seasons do not end until May 21 and May 22.

Van der Sari one of seven Premier League players in the squad, along with Wilfried Bouma, Mario Melchiot, Andre Ooijer, Robin van Persie, Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt.

English fans will also be familiar with Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Denny Landzaat, Robben and Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Goalkeepers: Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United), Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax), Henk Timmer (Feyenoord), Sander Boschker (Twente Enschede)

Defenders: Wilfred Bouma (Aston Villa), Tim de Cler (Feyenoord), Urby Emanuelson (Ajax), John Heitinga (Ajax), Kew Jaliens (AZ Alkmaar), Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg), Mario Melchiot (Wigan Athletic), Andre Ooijer (Blackburn Rovers).

Midfielders: Ibrahim Afellay (PSV Eindhoven), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), Orlando Engelaar (Twente Enschede), Nigel de Jong (Hamburg), Denny Landzaat (Feyenoord), Hedwiges Maduro (Valencia), Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan), Wesley Sneijder (Real Madrid), Rafael van der Vaart (Hamburg), Demy de Zeeuw (AZ Alkmaar).

Forwards: Ryan Babel (Liverpool), Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Ajax), Danny Koevermans (PSV Eindhoven), Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool), Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Arjen Robben (Real Madrid), Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink (Celtic).

Alex Chick / Reuters