Coral’s Netherlands and Spain combined XI ahead of World Cup rematch

Central midfield: Cesc Fabregas
Chelsea capture Fabregas has quite simply set up more goals than any other Premier League player this term by some distance. It would be madness not to include him in our XI. Andres Iniesta is ageing and Jonathan de Guzman has struggled since switching Swansea for Napoli.

Fabregas is closing in on a century of caps, edges out impressive box-to-box Dutch international Georginino Wijnaldum here, and is a tasty 10/3 to net anytime.

Defensive midfield: Daley Blind
Versatile Man Utd summer signing Blind played at left back for Clockwork Orange against Turkey, but has produced noteworthy performances as an anchorman at Old Trafford. Compatriot Nigel de Jong is a blunt instrument, while Feyenoord’s Jordy Clasie remains in the up-and-coming category. Sergio Busquets is seen as something of a villain by Coral experts and Mario Suarez lacks international experience.

Central midfield: Santi Cazorla
Arsene Wenger has used playmaker Cazorla slightly deeper at Arsenal in recent weeks to great effect. A dozen assists from the Spaniard is a superb return, and gets him in ahead of Wesley Sneijder and he also edges out compatriot Koke, who may be rested for this friendly.

Right wing: Isco
Competition is cut-throat in the front three, but Real Madrid’s rejuvenated attacker Isco gets the nod ahead of Barcelona fringe player Pedro, and a crop of young Dutch wingers headed by prolific PSV Eindhoven starlet Memphis Depay. These wide berths are about assists first and foremost, and Isco has 13 for Los Blancos across all competitions.

Striker: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Schalke striker Huntelaar came to the Netherlands’ rescue last time out, diverting in Sneijder’s shot to steal a point from their home Euro 2016 qualifier with Turkey. A hugely healthy international return of 39 goals in 70 caps makes this centre forward superb value in an enhanced 9/2 wincast for the Spain game. Please note there is a maximum stake of £20 on this bet.

Left wing: David Silva
Silky Spaniard Silva is having his best ever scoring season with 11 Premier League strikes to his name for Manchester City. Odds of 2/1 say he shall carry that club form over to his country anytime.