De Jong targets stunning return

Nigel De Jong is hopeful of completing a miraculous recovery from injury to play in the Netherlands’ World Cup semi-final against Argentina tomorrow.

The AC Milan midfielder was ruled out of the tournament after suffering a groin injury during the last-16 victory over Mexico.

But he has recovered far quicker than expected after deciding to stay with Louis Van Gaal’s squad for moral support, and now says he has a chance of playing against Argentina in Sao Paulo.