Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Preview:Netherlands vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Friday's friendly international between the Netherlands and England.
Mar 21, 11:40
 Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Harry Maguire backs Jamie Vardy to shine at 2018 World Cup
Harry Maguire backs Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy to star for England at the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 21, 10:51
 Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
James Tarkowski: 'I always wanted England call-up'
Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski says that he 'would have found it difficult' to turn out for Poland as an international footballer.
Mar 21, 10:38
 England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Joe Hart ready for World Cup battle
Joe Hart insists that he is ready for the battle to be England's number one goalkeeper at the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 21, 10:13
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Declan Rice: "England have never wanted me"
West Ham United defender Declan Rice insists that playing for the Republic of Ireland was always his only choice and that England never considered him as a youngster.
Mar 20, 21:11
 Southampton's Ryan Bertrand in action against Arsenal on May 10, 2017
Ryan Bertrand withdraws from England squad due to back injury
Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand withdraws from the England squad due to a back injury.
Mar 20, 20:26
 Scott McTominay in action for Manchester United on February 25, 2018
Brian McClair tips Manchester United youngster Scott McTominay to star for Scotland
Former Manchester United and Scotland forward Brian McClair believes that Scott McTominay can go on to impress at international level.
Mar 20, 20:10
 Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope: 'England chance felt distant dream'
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope says that a chance to represent England did not seem like a realistic dream earlier in his career.
Mar 20, 18:02
 Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope: 'I'm hungry to impress for England'
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope acknowledges that he is hungry to impress with England, claiming that it is "every man for himself" for the number-one spot.
Mar 20, 17:52
 Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Mark Schwarzer questions Jordan Pickford's readiness for England
Former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says that Everton stopper Jordan Pickford is not "quite ready to be England's number one".
Mar 20, 14:36
 Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates getting on the scoresheet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold training with England
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold trains with the England senior team ahead of the international friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.
Mar 20, 13:46
 Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Gareth Southgate rules out picking Ross Barkley for World Cup
Gareth Southgate says that he 'does not think Ross Barkley will be available for selection' for England's World Cup campaign due to his injury struggles.
Mar 18, 13:22
 Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Jordan Pickford: 'I want to become England number one'
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford believes that he should be England's first-choice shot-stopper ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
Mar 16, 12:34
 Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere: 'I must repay Gareth Southgate's faith in me'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says that he must "repay" Gareth Southgate's faith in him after earning a recall to the England squad.
Mar 16, 10:47
 Alfie Mawson is happy during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Carlos Carvalhal backs Alfie Mawson for international success
Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal backs defender Alfie Mawson for England success after the centre-back earned his first international call-up.
Mar 15, 20:08
 Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
James Tarkowski: 'England call-up is a trial'
James Tarkowski says that his England call-up is a trial for a spot in the Three Lions squad this summer.
Mar 15, 19:52
 Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Nick Pope: 'I did not think England call-up was possible when I was in non-league'
Nick Pope confesses that an England call-up was one of the last things on his mind while attempting to relaunch his career at non-league Bury Town.
Mar 15, 19:40
 Harry Winks in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on October 22, 2017
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Winks struggling with ankle injury'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino says that an ankle injury is restricting Harry Winks's attempts to return to the starting lineup.
Mar 15, 18:39
 England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Gareth Southgate yet to decide his World Cup goalkeeper
England boss Gareth Southgate insists that the goalkeeping position is up for grabs despite selecting Joe Hart in his latest squad.
Mar 15, 15:24
 Danny Welbeck of Arsenal during the Europa League match against Ostersunds FK on February 22, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Danny Welbeck is Harry Kane replacement'
England boss Gareth Southgate explains his reasons for selecting Danny Welbeck in his squad for the friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.
Mar 15, 15:12
 A bandaged Gary Cahill during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Gareth Southgate: 'Gary Cahill needs to be playing'
England boss Gareth Southgate tells Gary Cahill that he needs to be playing in order to secure a spot in the Three Lions squad for the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 15, 14:47
 Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Gareth Southgate explains Jack Wilshere selection
England boss Gareth Southgate pays tribute to Jack Wilshere when revealing his reasons for calling the Arsenal midfielder into his squad.
Mar 15, 14:35
 Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Nick Pope, James Tarkowski in England squad
Nick Pope and James Tarkowski are both included in Gareth Southgate's latest England squad, while Alfie Mawson and Lewis Cook are also selected.
Mar 15, 14:03
 Callum Wilson celebrates the opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Callum Wilson eyes England call-up
Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson says that it would be "a phenomenal achievement" if he managed to earn a call-up into the senior England squad.
Mar 14, 18:12
 Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Jack Butland not thinking about England rivalry with Jordan Pickford
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland says that he is not thinking about the England rivalry between himself and Jordan Pickford ahead of this weekend's clash.
Mar 14, 16:23
 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
British ministers to boycott 2018 World Cup
Prime minister Theresa May confirms that no British ministers will travel to the World Cup in Russia following the nerve agent attack on a former double agent.
Mar 14, 13:01
 Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Gareth Southgate to call up Angus Gunn?
England boss Gareth Southgate is reportedly expected to hand Norwich City goalkeeper Angus Gunn a Three Lions call-up this month.
Mar 11, 10:59
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey for England call-up?
Bayer Leverkusen's Leon Bailey is tipped for a shock call-up to the England national team.
Mar 9, 14:12
 Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur argues with a decision from the referee in the Champions League game against Juventus on March 7, 2018
Harry Kane to be handed England captaincy for World Cup?
Gareth Southgate will go with Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane as his captain for this summer's World Cup finals in Russia, according to a report.
Mar 9, 10:35
 Sean Dyche gives orders during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017
Sean Dyche: 'Burnley quartet in England contention'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche suggests that four of his players deserve to be in contention for Gareth Southgate's next England squad.
Mar 8, 18:19
 Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring for Everton against Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin tipped for full England call-up
Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin is reportedly under consideration for the England senior squad.
Mar 8, 14:59
 Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Stoke City's Jack Butland struggling to avoid World Cup fever
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland claims that it is "impossible" to ignore the fact that the World Cup is edging closer.
Mar 7, 20:21
 Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
England boss Gareth Southgate considering James Tarkowski call-up
Burnley's James Tarkowski is reportedly in contention for an England call-up against Holland and Italy.
Mar 7, 09:57
 Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool's Jordan Henderson has hardest job in English football'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claims that midfielder Jordan Henderson has "the most difficult job" in English football after replacing Steven Gerrard.
Mar 5, 17:10
 Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Claude Puel: 'Harry Maguire can be a Leicester City leader'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel says that defender Harry Maguire has the attributes to become a leader within the club.
Feb 28, 14:04
 Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Jermain Defoe: 'England door opened by Gareth Southgate'
Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe reveals that England manager Gareth Southgate has offered him a chance to be part of the Three Lions World Cup squad.
Feb 28, 13:36
 Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Harry Maguire hoping for long Leicester City stay
Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire insists that he plans to remain at the club for the long-term after an impressive start to life at the King Power Stadium.
Feb 21, 17:46
 Alfie Mawson is happy during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Carlos Carvalhal plays down Alfie Mawson injury fears
Carlos Carvalhal says that he does not think the injury sustained by Alfie Mawson prior to the meeting with Sheffield Wednesday is anything serious.
Feb 17, 18:23
 Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Manchester City, Manchester United keen on Leicester City's Harry Maguire?
Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly planning to make an approach for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire during the summer.
Feb 10, 09:31
 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
England manager Gareth Southgate hoping to learn from Super Bowl
England manager Gareth Southgate is hoping to pick up tips and techniques from American football as he prepares to attend Super Bowl LII this weekend.
Feb 4, 12:53
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