De Ligt on his and the Netherlands’ meteoric rise

Matthijs de Ligt performed a central position in Oranje’s 3-1 victory over England in Guimaraes, conceding the penalty that led to England’s purpose earlier than cancelling it out with a thundering header.The 19-year-old Ajax defender, one of many world's most coveted younger gamers, spoke to UEFA.com about Sunday's UEFA Nations League closing showdown with host nations Portugal, the spirit within the Dutch squad and his personal meteoric rise. UEFA.com: You got here from 1-Zero all the way down to beat England 3-1. There's plenty of spirit and character on this workforce, is not there?