Van Nistelrooy back in Dutch squad
Ruud van Nistelrooy, 34, has been called up for the Dutch football squad because Robin van Persie is out through injury.
Oranje has European Cup qualifiers against San Marino on Friday and Finland on September 7.
Van Nistelrooy, who currently plays for Hamburger SV, last played for Oranje during the European Cup in 2008. The striker has 64 caps for the Netherlands and scored 33 goals.
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