Euro 2008 qual. - Key trio leave Dutch squad

Eurosport - Sun, 18 Nov 18:00:00 2007

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Edwin van der Sar and Clarence Seedorf have all left the Netherlands squad for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Belarus on Wednesday.

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The Dutch secured their place at Euro 2008 with a 1-0 win against Luxembourg on Saturday and coach Marco van Basten has allowed the high-profile trio to return to their clubs.

Van Nisteltooy picked up a slight hamstring strain during the game. Van der Sar and Seedorf are not believed to have injuries.

Goalkeeper Henk Timmer, midfielders Nigel de Jong and Hedwiges Maduro and striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar will join the squad on Monday for the trip to Belarus.

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