Netherlands 3-0 Germany: Three reasons for the Dutch demolition job

Netherlands record their biggest ever victory over Germany
Netherlands record their biggest ever victory over Germany

#2 Depay's day out

Depay was a battering ram upfront
Depay was a battering ram upfront

Memphis Depay is a player reborn since joining Lyon. He has successfully shrugged off the travails he endured during the ill-fated tenure at Manchester United and now, he's becoming a talisman for the national side too.

Today, Depay was the single biggest threat of this Dutch side whilst also getting the juices flowing with his smart and skilful creative play. His first touches were brilliant and stretched Germany's backline out with his buccaneering runs. The 24-year-old put the game beyond doubt in the 86th minute when he finished off a counter by striking right through Neuer for his side's second.

He could've got his brace just two minutes later, but the crossbar denied him on this occasion. Depay was the most dangerous player tonight with five attempts on goal and three key passes, whilst also completing two dribbles. His red-hot streak continued as he put Germany to the sword.

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