UEFA Nations League - Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points

#1 Depay, Dumfries and de Jong excel

Dumfries defended well and marauding forward with ease, creating problems for France and Lloris

Memphis Depay has been performing like a man on a mission and is finally getting the worldwide recognition he deserves for doing so. Lyon's best player last term, the 24-year-old has continued the 2018/19 campaign in a similar vein and naturally, is expected to replicate the same at international level.

His intelligent movement, decision-making in the final third and ability to seek out teammates with precise passes was on display again here - an excellent SIX key passes created during the 90 minutes. The Panenka penalty in stoppage-time was merely icing on the cake, topping a fantastic performance with a well-deserved goal.

As for PSV right-back Denzel Dumfries, he too impressed - buoyed by the home supporters, who could see he was keeping the hosts at bay and equally threatening when accelerating forward.

Winning a game-high six aerial duels; he was fouled four times, made four interceptions, two tackles and can count himself unlucky not to have scored too. Lloris thwarted him with a double save after he came close, initially heading goalwards at the back post.

Frenkie de Jong is heavily courted by Europe's top sides. You only need to watch his performances in matches like these to quickly see why. It was a confident showing from a 21-year-old who seemingly has the world at his feet. Playing alongside Marten de Roon as part of a holding midfield duo, he embraced his defensive responsibilities yet looked to constantly get on the ball and start attacks.

A game-high 112 touches and 95 passes (92.6% pass accuracy) essentially tells the story of Holland's dynamic metronome. His fantastic passing range was on display for all to marvel at, while his movement in transition had France players backpedalling. Lloris was forced into an excellent diving stop to deny him a stoppage-time strike before he won the spot-kick - being bundled over by substitute Sissoko from the resulting corner.

Stats' source: WhoScored