Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit out at Robin van Persie's Dutch critics.

The Gunners striker has been blamed for Holland's poor display during Euro 2012.

Wenger said: "Robin van Persie deserves more credit in Holland than he gets. I think he was still the best striker at the European Championships.

"I watched all his games. If you look at the runs he made, his passing, everything really was very good. He did not take some of his chances but that was down to tiredness.

"Robin is a class above other strikers.

"He is not just a great striker or a great player, he is an exceptional player."