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| Latest score:Holland 0-0 England (1900 GMT) | Latest score:Holland 0-0 England (1900 GMT) |
| Later game:Republic of Ireland v San Marino (1930 GMT) | Later game:Republic of Ireland v San Marino (1930 GMT) |
| Comment on tonight's action on 606 | Comment on tonight's action on 606 |
| MAJOR INCIDENTS & TEAM NEWS (all times GMT) | MAJOR INCIDENTS & TEAM NEWS (all times GMT) |
| By Andrew McKenzie | By Andrew McKenzie |
| 1927: Clarence Seedorf and Rafael van der Vaart combine well around England's box, but the latter cannot direct his volley on target. | |
| 1927: There are 34,000 people packed into Lansdowne Road for the Republic's game - that's 10,000 more than actually live in San Marino. | |
| 1925: The Dutch get behind the England backline but Dirk Kuyt is beaten to the ball by Paul Robinson. | |
| 1923: In that game Alan Shearer put England ahead on 22 minutes. We almost get a repeat when Joe Cole combines well with Frank Lampard but his control again lets him down and the shooting chance passes. | |
| 1922: England coaching team Steve McClaren and Terry Venables consult on the touchline. It's not been a good start for England and certainly far from the performance 10 years ago when Venables' side tore Holland apart 4-1. | |
| 1921: It is just under 10 minutes to kick-off at Lansdowne Road and the rain is lashing it down. | |
| 1920: Frank Lampard almost latches onto a hopeful long ball but he is unable to control it with an outstretched first touch. | |
| 1918: At the other end Steven Gerrard loses Urby Emanuelson and England are fortunate that Urby Emanuelson's cross is close enough for Paul Robinson to gather. | |
| 1915: Steven Gerrard is handed England's first chance on a plate from Khalid Boulahrouz's underhit backpass, but the Liverpool midfielder's first-time shot is weak and Henk Timmer gets enough on it to deflect it wide. | |
| 1912: Arjen Robben twists and turns his way past Micah Richards before driving a shot which Paul Robinson does well to keep out. Wigan's Denny Landzaat has an even better chance but he puts his header wide. | 1912: Arjen Robben twists and turns his way past Micah Richards before driving a shot which Paul Robinson does well to keep out. Wigan's Denny Landzaat has an even better chance but he puts his header wide. |
| 1911: The first attempt on goal comes from a back header by John Terry, fortunately Paul Robinson is alert enough to save comfortably. The news is not so good for Terry who hobbles off the pitch after seemingly landing badly. | 1911: The first attempt on goal comes from a back header by John Terry, fortunately Paul Robinson is alert enough to save comfortably. The news is not so good for Terry who hobbles off the pitch after seemingly landing badly. |
| 1909: England are defending deep, with Andy Johnson virtually at right-back when Holland have the ball. Rio Ferdinand gains posession and looks to hit a long ball down the right for Johnson. He's quick, but that's asking a lot of the Everton star. | 1909: England are defending deep, with Andy Johnson virtually at right-back when Holland have the ball. Rio Ferdinand gains posession and looks to hit a long ball down the right for Johnson. He's quick, but that's asking a lot of the Everton star. |
| 1907: Holland have made the brighter start. Clarence Seedorf, who is back in Marco van Basten's goodbooks and back in the starting line-up, slips in the box having established a promising position. | 1907: Holland have made the brighter start. Clarence Seedorf, who is back in Marco van Basten's goodbooks and back in the starting line-up, slips in the box having established a promising position. |
| 1904: It looks like England are playing in more of a 4-3-3 formation with Joe Cole playing further upfield and Andy Johnson down the right channel. Shades of Villa Park. | 1904: It looks like England are playing in more of a 4-3-3 formation with Joe Cole playing further upfield and Andy Johnson down the right channel. Shades of Villa Park. |
| 1902: The game gets under way at the Amsterdam ArenA. | 1902: The game gets under way at the Amsterdam ArenA. |
| 1859: There are a few empty seats in the stadium. Perhaps the Dutch fans remember the last time the two sides met: a 0-0 not-much-of-a-thriller at Villa Park in 2005. | 1859: There are a few empty seats in the stadium. Perhaps the Dutch fans remember the last time the two sides met: a 0-0 not-much-of-a-thriller at Villa Park in 2005. |
| That game was mostly remembered for Sven-Goran Eriksson's bizarre decision to give Andy Johnson a run-out on the right wing. | That game was mostly remembered for Sven-Goran Eriksson's bizarre decision to give Andy Johnson a run-out on the right wing. |
| Unless Steve McClaren has any last-minute formation fiddling, Johnson will start in his more accustomed role up front alongside Wayne Rooney. | Unless Steve McClaren has any last-minute formation fiddling, Johnson will start in his more accustomed role up front alongside Wayne Rooney. |
| 1858: The national anthem is being played and the visiting fans are in good voice. | 1858: The national anthem is being played and the visiting fans are in good voice. |
| 1854: England are warming-up for their friendly in the Amsterdam ArenA, but they have just slipped to third in Group E of their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign. | 1854: England are warming-up for their friendly in the Amsterdam ArenA, but they have just slipped to third in Group E of their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign. |
| Russia's 2-0 win over Macedonia saw them move clear of McClaren's men, while Croatia have just gone top of the group with a 4-3 win in Israel. | Russia's 2-0 win over Macedonia saw them move clear of McClaren's men, while Croatia have just gone top of the group with a 4-3 win in Israel. |
| England coach Steve McClaren has handed an international debut to Manchester City's teenage defender Micah Richards. The 18-year-old gets a chance to impress with Gary Neville out injured. | England coach Steve McClaren has handed an international debut to Manchester City's teenage defender Micah Richards. The 18-year-old gets a chance to impress with Gary Neville out injured. |
| Joe Cole makes his first England appearance since the World Cup finals and Steven Gerrard returns from suspension, while Andy Johnson starts up front instead of Peter Crouch. | Joe Cole makes his first England appearance since the World Cup finals and Steven Gerrard returns from suspension, while Andy Johnson starts up front instead of Peter Crouch. |
| The 3-5-2 system that proved ineffective against Croatia is ditched as England go back to the tried and trusted 4-4-2, which means there is no place for Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. | The 3-5-2 system that proved ineffective against Croatia is ditched as England go back to the tried and trusted 4-4-2, which means there is no place for Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. |
| Holland coach Marco van Basten names five Premiership players in his line-up and there is also a recall for 30-year-old midfielder Clarence Seedorf. | Holland coach Marco van Basten names five Premiership players in his line-up and there is also a recall for 30-year-old midfielder Clarence Seedorf. |
| England: Robinson, Richards, Ferdinand, Terry, Ashley Cole,Gerrard, Carrick, Lampard, Joe Cole, Rooney, Johnson. | England: Robinson, Richards, Ferdinand, Terry, Ashley Cole,Gerrard, Carrick, Lampard, Joe Cole, Rooney, Johnson. |
| Holland: Timmer, Boulahrouz, Ooijer, Mathijsen, Emanuelson,Landzaat, Schaars, Seedorf, Van der Vaart, Kuyt, Robben. | Holland: Timmer, Boulahrouz, Ooijer, Mathijsen, Emanuelson,Landzaat, Schaars, Seedorf, Van der Vaart, Kuyt, Robben. |
| The Republic of Ireland face San Marino at Lansdowne Road without Clinton Morrison, who picked up a shin injury in training. | The Republic of Ireland face San Marino at Lansdowne Road without Clinton Morrison, who picked up a shin injury in training. |
| Republic coach Steve Staunton has opted to pair Reading's Kevin Doyle with captain Robbie Keane in attack. | Republic coach Steve Staunton has opted to pair Reading's Kevin Doyle with captain Robbie Keane in attack. |
| Newcastle keeper Given will play his first game for more than eight weeks after bowel surgery and Manchester City defender Dunne is back from suspension. | Newcastle keeper Given will play his first game for more than eight weeks after bowel surgery and Manchester City defender Dunne is back from suspension. |
| Republic: Given, O'Shea, McShane, Dunne, Finnan, Duff, Carsley,Reid, Kilbane, Keane, Doyle. | Republic: Given, O'Shea, McShane, Dunne, Finnan, Duff, Carsley,Reid, Kilbane, Keane, Doyle. |