USA national team coach Bob Bradley admits playing Holland in an international friendly on Wednesday was a great test for his side.

The US went down 2-1 to the worlds number three team in an effort described by Bradley as 'pretty solid'.

"Certainly it was a good test for us and I think overall the team played well," Bradley said.

"The collective effort was pretty solid. There were moments where it needed to be sharper, quicker and better and we still need to raise the bar. Late in the game it was nice to see a good push. We had the ability to move the ball forward get people running off it and we created some good opportunities. We take a lot from the game."

Bradley admitted he had some time up his sleeve to ponder his final 23-man World Cup squad and it is games like the Holland one that will bring the best out in his players.

"We have a little more time where we're sizing up form and assessing injuries but certainly there is a nucleus of guys," he added.

'There are players who have played big roles throughout qualifying and players who continue to be in the picture for us. There are always going to be tough decisions. As a staff we're committed to seeing as many games as we can and we have a lot of work to do to make sure we can make all the decisions that give us the best chance [in the summer]."