But when Robben decided to run riot in the 57th minute, bursting from deep inside the Dutch half and into a huge empty space that should have been occupied by the England midfield, the hosts were suddenly in trouble.

With time to pick his spot, the former Chelsea winger completed his surging run with a terrific left-foot shot that proved impossible for Joe Hart to stop.

That Holland's second goal came so soon afterwards was a crushing blow for Pearce, Klaas- Jan Huntelaar rising above Chris Smalling to meet a Dirk Kuyt cross with a marvellous header.

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