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Celtic striker withdraws from Holland squad

The Dutch football association has confirmed that Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink has pulled out of the squad for Holland's World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Norway. Vennegoor of Hesselink picked up a groin injury during the Premier League match against Hamilton on Saturday.

A statement on the KNVB website confirmed the news, adding: "Van Marwijk will, for now, not call up a replacement for the 19-times capped international."

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