Toon Target Misses Euro 2012

Last updated : 08 May 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Dutch boss Van Marwijk had initially called up PSV Eindhoven's Erik Pieters, who has been watched several times by Alan Pardew.

But the defender later pulled out because tests showed he would not recover from a foot injury in time.

Pieters has played 15 internationals since making his debut in 2010 and was considered Van Marwijk's first choice at left-back.

Van Marwijk said that Pieters' absence was bad news for his team's preparations "but it is particularly bitter news for Erik".