Dutch inflict reality check on England

England 1 Netherlands 2: England slipped to defeat in their last friendly before manager Roy Hodgson names his squad for the European Championships as Holland came from behind to win at Wembley.
Dutch inflict reality check on England

After the memorable comeback win in Germany this game was always going to struggle to live up to expectations, although a second goal in as many games from Jamie Vardy, the 100th of Hodgson’s reign, had the Three Lions on course for victor.

However, Holland, who have not qualified for the tournament in France, showed their quality as a Vincent Janssen penalty and a strike from sub Luciano Narsingh gave them a 2-1 win.

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