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Meet the amazing Wags of Netherlands, from a model booker to an interior designer and swimwear creator
The Dutch team face off against England in the Euro 2024 semis
NETHERLANDS stand in the way of England reaching the final of the Euros.
Both sides have stuttered their way through the championships, but now they have the opportunity to go all the way in the competition.
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Our opponents' plight wasn't helped by an injury to star man Frenkie de Jong.
However, with a resurgent Virgil van Dijk partnered by veteran Stefan De Vrij at the back they have looked resolute at the back.
And with Arsenal and Man Utd target Xavi Simons pulling the strings, they're sure to be a threat up top.
Whatever happens, they will by ably supported by their beautiful partners.
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From a model to an interior designer, meet the Dutch Wags cheering on their Euro 2024 stars.
Annekee Molenaar
With nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, blonde stunner AnneKee is hugely popular.
She is the wife of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, and they have dated since 2018.
AnneKee is a model, while her brother is also a professional footballer. Jip Molenaar turns out for Telstar.
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The pair walked down the aisle this month.
Kaylee Ake
Back in 2022, Kaylee and Nathan Ake finally said their 'I do's' in a romantic ceremony in Majorca.
The pair are believed to be childhood sweethearts after meeting as teenagers in their native Netherlands.
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The same year they walked down the aisle, they also welcomed a daughter together.
Brunette beauty Kaylee has own swimwear brand called Jua June, which makes bikinis from recycled plastics.
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Noa van der Bij
Cody Gakpo's stunning model missus has settled into UK life since his £37million move to Liverpool.
Noa is a junior booker for Cachet Models ever since completing her studies in management at Avans University of Applied Sciences.
The blonde is busy on social media and boasts over 43,000 followers on Instagram.
And she appears to be very much into the high life as she has posted photos of her in various exotic places, such as Monaco, Ibiza, Saint Tropez and Curacao.
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Doina Turcanu
Italian interior designer Doina is the other half of Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij.
She runs her own studio called Behance in Milan and has many high-profile clients.
They began dating in 2017, and she is his greatest fan.
When Inter won Serie A, she posted a snap on Instagram celebrating winning the title with her man on the San Siro pitch
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Chantalle Schilder
Last month, Joey Veerman's missus Chantalle got Liverpool's fans talking.
The blonde stunner fuelled rumours that her beau could be Arne Slot's first signing at the club.
She shared a snap of their son Frenkie dressed head to toe in a Reds strip.
Could we be see more of this pair on our shores? Watch this space.
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Netherlands Euro 2024 guide
RONALD KOEMAN has overhauled Holland's playing style after returning for a second stint in charge.
Captain Virgil van Dijk will be expected to be a stalwart in defence while Xavi Simons will be hoping for a breakout tournament. But they may miss injured Frenkie de Jong.
MANAGER: Ronald Koeman
Ex-Barcelona and Everton boss was the scourge of England as a player when he knocked Graham Taylor's side out of World Cup qualifying in 1994.
STAR MAN: Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool star has won everything there is to win at club level and will be counted on to keep things tight at the back.
How Holland attack
The Netherlands will play with a typically Dutch patient possession-based build-up.
They will stagger their positions to play through the lines, but can be overly individualistic in the final third.
How Holland defend
The Dutch will play with a medium block, allowing the opposition to break the first line before engaging in the midfield area.
They can run into problems when they fail to protect the middle of the pitch.
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Rike Nootgedagt
Rike was a sales manager, until she met Virgil van Dijk in 2013.
They soon moved to Glasgow together when he signed for Celtic and she has followed him on his football journey ever since.
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She is a very private person, and keeps her personal life out of the public eye.
Rike and Virgil have two daughters, Nila and Jadi.
Meet England's Euro 2024 Wags
England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
Katie Goodland (Harry Kane's wife)
The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham's girlfriend)
The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden's girlfriend)
Foden's childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen's girlfriend)
England's most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders' Danny Dyer.
Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold's girlfriend)
Dani Dyer isn't the only actor's daughter dating an England star. Iris' dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford's wife)
Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
Olivia Naylor (John Stones' girlfriend)
The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here
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