Lieke Martens performed within the Dutch group for 14 years. Her profession at the moment contains 158 worldwide matches and 62 objectives. – Picture: KNVB Media
Nationwide coach Andries Jonker has referred to as up 26 gamers for the Dutch nationwide group’s upcoming European Championship qualifiers in opposition to Finland. For Lieke Martens, the 2 worldwide matches in opposition to Finland will likely be her final video games in Oranje. She is placing an finish to her worldwide profession.
“It did not come as a shock to me,” Andries Jonker responds. “For Lieke, the Olympic Video games had been the best second to say goodbye. When that plan fell by way of in February after the misplaced Nations League Finals, she let me know that the 2025 European Championships are too far-off for her and that she She is comfortable to make her place obtainable to another person at my request. She has had a implausible profession and is a superb instance for a lot of younger ladies I hope it will likely be a pleasant farewell for her.”
Private message from Martens
Martens introduced immediately by way of social media that he would say goodbye after the matches in opposition to Finland:
Pricey Orange followers,
I want to let you already know that the following two video games with the OranjeLeeuwinnen will likely be my final video games in Oranje. After this, I already know, I’ll say goodbye to you with ache in my coronary heart. I’ll attempt to get pleasure from all the pieces additional however, as at all times, I’ll give all the pieces to realize an ideal end result with our group. I hope to see plenty of you subsequent Friday!
A number of love,
Lieke
Lieke Martens, flanked by Orange buddies Kika van Es and Daniëlle van de Donk – after the European Championship closing received in 2017.
First invitation Veerle Buurman
Along with Lieke Martens, Jackie Groenen and Daphne van Domselaar additionally return to the choice. This consists of 26 gamers, with PSV gamers Veerle Buurman, Gwyneth Hendriks and Nina Nijstad having been referred to as up as further gamers. For the 18-year-old Buurman, it’s her first invitation to the Dutch group. “We’ve got usually invited further gamers previously as a result of we really feel the necessity to have many gamers within the image. Veerle Buurman makes an ideal impression within the second half of the season. And we’re very curious to see what she exhibits at this degree,” mentioned Jonker.
Nationwide coach Andries Jonker about his Dutch choice
The choice
NameClubJill BaijingsBayern MünchenJuventusEsmee BrugtsFC BarcelonaVeerle Buurman*PSVKerstin CasparijManchester CityCaitlin DijkstraFC TwenteDaphne van DomselaarAston VillaDaniëlle van de DonkOlympique LyonDamaris EgurrolaOlympique LyonChasity GrantAjaxJackie GroenenParis Saint-GermainGwyneth Hendriks*PSVRenate JansenFC TwenteDominique JanssenVfL WolfsburgDaniëlle de JongFC TwenteWieke FC TwenteLize KopLeicester CityRomée LeuchterAjaxBarbara LorsheydADO Den HaagLieke MartensParis Saint-GermainNina Nijstad *PSVMarisa OlislagersFC TwenteVictoria PelovaArsenalKatja SnoeijsEvertonSherida SpitseAjaxLynn WilmsVfL Wolfsburg
*Extra gamers
Veerle Buurman (4) in motion for the Dutch under-19 group.
European Championship qualification
The Dutch group will first play a house match in opposition to Finland on Friday, Could 31. This match will kick off at 8:45 PM within the Sparta Stadium in Rotterdam. The away match is then scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 at 6:00 PM (Dutch time) in Tampere, Finland. Each matches may be seen reside on NOS.
The final two European Championship qualifiers will likely be performed in July. A house match in opposition to Italy is scheduled for Friday, July 12 and the Dutch group will play an away match in opposition to Norway on Tuesday, July 16. Within the run-up to this worldwide match, the Dutch nationwide group will set up a variety of coaching camps. The Dutch group will play two closed coaching matches in opposition to the Dutch under-19 group and England.
European Championship qualification programme
DateMatchLocationFriday, Could 31, 2024, 8:45 PMNetherlands – FinlandSparta Stadium, RotterdamTuesday, June 4, 2024, 7:00 PMFinland – NetherlandsTammelan Stadium, TampereFriday, July 12, 2024Netherlands – ItalynbTuesday, July 16, 2024Norway – Netherlandsnnb
Tickets All details about ticket gross sales for the European Championship qualifying match between the Netherlands and Finland in Rotterdam.
FAQ Every part you wish to know concerning the Netherlands – Finland match and ticket gross sales.
Customer data Are you going to the Netherlands – Finland? Right here you’ll find all details about the stadium go to.