A new star and stopping Dutch dominance – Talking points as Wales face Holland

Wales visit Holland after putting their first top-tier Nations League point on the board by drawing 1-1 with Belgium on Saturday.

Holland lead the way in Group A4 with seven points from three games.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the main talking points ahead of the game at the Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam.

New hero

Wales v Belgium – UEFA Nations League – Group 4 – Cardiff City Stadium — Brennan Johnson celebrates scoring his first Wales goal against Belgium (David Davies/PA)

Just rewards

Hang it in the Louvre ?#TogetherStronger pic.twitter.com/cG6ewwFNes

— Wales ??????? (@Cymru) June 12, 2022

Boss Robert Page was exalted by Wales’ promotion to League A, saying it would provide his players with necessary exposure to top teams. Wales, however, have had to learn lessons fast and painful late defeats to Poland and Holland have left them playing catch-up in the battle to avoid relegation. Confidence has been boosted by the deserved draw with Belgium, which will give Wales belief they belong at this level.

Not your average Joe

Wales v Netherlands – UEFA Nations League – Group A4 – Cardiff City Stadium — Tottenham’s Joe Rodon (right) is a key figure in the Wales defence (David Davies/PA)

Dutch delight

The table ??#NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/TcfYoooZX9

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) June 12, 2022

Holland have been on a roll since their Euro 2020 round-of-16 exit to the Czech Republic last summer. Former Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal has overseen an 11-game unbeaten run since starting his third spell in charge in September. Despite being held 2-2 by Poland in Rotterdam on Saturday, Holland top the group with a three-point lead at the halfway stage.