Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has identified squad depth as the Oranje's greatest asset heading into the 2026 World Cup, insisting that players who do not start every match can prove just as decisive as regular starters.

Ronald Koeman's side boasts an enviable pool of talent, including Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, and Donyell Malen, who has been in fine goalscoring form in Serie A.

Verbruggen's message to doubters

Verbruggen, who has cemented the number-one shirt at both Brighton and on the international stage despite his young age, showed little concern for outside criticism of the Dutch squad.