De Jong and De Ligt start for Holland, ter Stegen on the bench for Germany

De Jong and De Ligt start for Holland, ter Stegen on the bench for Germany

Koeman apuesta por la dupla
Koeman apuesta por la dupla | Javi Ferrándiz

The two superstars of Dutch football will begin the match but Barça's no1 continues on the bench

Frenkie de Jong and Mathiijs de Ligt are fundamental pieces in Ronald Koeman's new look Holland side. The two friends - one who has already signed for Barça, the other on the Camp Nou's most wanted list - are vital if their country is to secure a second victory in Euro 2020 qualifying. The first victory came against much weaker opposition in Belarus. De Jong will be tasked with controlling the centre of the park whilst De Ligt, alongside Van Dijk, look to keep Germany out.

As for Germany, Joachim Low continues to leave Marc-Andre ter Stegen on the bench. After his side's humiliating exit at the group stage of the World Cup, many felt it was time to give Barça's number one a chance between the sticks. However Low continues to back Neuer and he starts in goal ahead of ter Stegen.