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De Ligt leading a generation of gilded Dutch youth against Germany

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Juventus and Netherlands defender Matthijs De Ligt [Courtesy]

For Matthijs de Ligt and the new generation of young Dutch talent, Friday's Euro 2020 qualifier against fierce rivals Germany is the latest chance to prove they are ready for a return to the big time.

Last spring, the 20-year-old central defender and young teammates Frenkie De Jong and Donny van de Beek dazzled Europe as they led Ajax to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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