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Man Utd ace Van Persie fires Spain warning: Don't underestimate Holland

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has fired a Dutch warning at World Cup opponents Spain.

Van Persie, 30, said Louis van Gaal, who will become his club boss at United after the World Cup, has his squad in the right mindset to face the world's best side.

"Do not underestimate us, even though Spain, including Diego Costa and David de Gea, my team-mate at Manchester United, are a great team," said van Persie.

"In my view they are the best team in the world. But we are also very good. not. Don't forget that."

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