Dutch hero Dirk Kuyt believes Liverpool are providing the backbone to the new-look Holland team.

The former Reds striker is now a youth coach with Feyenoord.

"What strikes me is that there is already certainty to see. The squad is becoming a permanent group and in that group I see a leader in every line," said Kuyt.

"In the goal (coach Ron) Koeman has made a clear choice for Jasper Cillessen as the first keeper and that also exudes that confidence.

"The captain and leader in the defence is Virgil van Dijk. Gini Wijnaldum is in front of him and Memphis Depay is at the forefront of the game."