| The Netherlands is flying into the World Cup after a | | | | — including the game-winner against Portugal, which |
| brilliant qualifying campaign, and will be keen to serve | | | | helped Denmark top its qualifying group. An ankle injury |
| notice in the opener that it is the clear favourite in | | | | might hamper his effectiveness. |
| Group E. If Denmark picks up points here, it will put the | | | | WATCH NETHERLANDS VS DENMARK GAME |
| side in fantastic shape to advance. | | | | WORLD CUP 2010 LIVE HERE |
| WATCH NETHERLANDS VS DENMARK GAME | | | | Robin van Persie vs. Daniel Agger — With young |
| WORLD CUP 2010 LIVE HERE | | | | centre-back Simon Kjaer and starting keeper Thomas |
| Denmark centre-back Simon Kjaer, forward Nicklas | | | | Sorensen both facing injury trouble, it might fall to |
| Bendtner and goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen have | | | | Agger to contain one of the most dangerous strikers |
| been battling recent injuries. Dutch winger Arjen | | | | of the tournament. And please don't mention Arjen |
| Robben is questionable with a hamstring injury | | | | Robben and Wesley Sneijder, who can swoop into the |
| Robin van Persie — The Arsenal virtuoso has pace | | | | attack at any point. |
| and power that rivals any in the world (See: | | | | "I will do all I can to get fit in time. I am very hopeful and |
| Champions League 2009), and has scored nine goals | | | | now we have to see how we can speed up the |
| and logged seven assists in 16 Premier League | | | | process." — winger Arjen Robben |
| appearances for Arsenal this season. But what's | | | | "Holland haven't played [in South Africa] yet, so they |
| worrisome for the Dutch is his injury troubles heading | | | | may get something of a culture shock — unless, of |
| into the tournament. | | | | course, they are so good technically that they don't |
| Nicklas Bendtner — Denmark's most dangerous | | | | need to hit a long ball." — midfielder Martin Jorgensen |
| striker will be the focal point of an admittedly-thin | | | | This will be the two sides' first meeting at a World Cup. |
| Danish attack, as he potted three goals in qualifying | | | | |