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Uproar in Israel v Ireland - CR7 on the bench in win

The Netherlands have celebrated their first success under the new coach Xavi in the Nations League. Austria and Portugal also win.

Veerman pays huge compliment to Netherlands team-mate: 'He is the very best at that'

'He is a real Xavi player, he is going to play a lot for the Netherlands'

Netherlands player ratings: Mexx Meerdink shines in Belgrade

Mexx Meerdink scored twice to hand Xavi Hernandez his first win as Netherlands manager in a competitive 2-1 victory over Serbia. Despite a second-half equaliser from Luka Jovic, the Oranje dominated possession and territory to secure three points in the Nations League.

Meerdink brace gives Xavi first Dutch win

Xavi Hernandez has officially tasted victory as the head coach of the Netherlands following a tense 2-1 win over Serbia in Belgrade. A clinical double from rising star Mexx Meerdink proved the difference as the Oranje maintained their impressive momentum in the UEFA Nations League.

The Netherlands rated: Meerdink and Van Bommel the standout performers, midfielders come up short

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Manchester City	5	5	0	0	13	5	8	15	W W W W W
2	Arsenal	5	4	0	1	8	4	4	12	L W W W W
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	5	3	1	1	16	5	11	10	W W D L W
4	Brentford	5	2	3	0	10	4	6	9	W D D D W
5	Leeds United	5	2	3	0	7	3	4	9	D W D D W

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