By Alan Duffy
While Spain and Germany might be the two most fancied sides ahead of Euro 2012, the Netherlands must be in with a shout of glory this summer. With too many semi-final and final defeats in major tournaments, the Dutch deserve a bit of luck in Poland and Ukraine. However, after a superb qualifying campaign, they are now looking rather tasty, following a 2-0 win against Slovakia with a 6-0 friendly mauling of Northern Ireland on Saturday.
Robin Van Persie bagged two goals and two assists, while Barca winger Ibrahim Afellay also netted a brace. Wesley Sneijder and Ron Vlaar were also on the scoresheet as a severely understrength Northern Irish side shipped six goals for the first time in 51 years.
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