Twente defender Douglas called up to Netherlands squad

Goal :    FC Twente defender Douglas has been called up to the Netherlands squad.

The 24-year-old has been handed a place in Louis van Gaal’s selection for the Oranje’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Andorra and Romania after impressing in the Eredivisie so far this season.

The Brazilian-born defender, who was heavily linked with Premier League duo Newcastle United and Fulham over the summer, could make his debut for his adopted nation on Friday when they take on European minnows Andorra in a bid to maintain their 100 per cent record in qualification for Brazil 2014.