Robin van Persie has expressed
his pride after Holland 'played like Arsenal' in the 3-0 victory
over Italy on Monday.
Holland kicked off their Euro 2008 campaign in style as they
scored two stunning breakaway goals to add to Ruud van Nistelrooy's
controversial opener.
Van Persie came on for the final 20 minutes and he admits
Holland's performance reminded him of Arsenal at their best.
"It is how Arsene Wenger likes us to play at Arsenal," the
striker said in the Daily Star.
"In so many ways Arsenal are like Holland.
"The world loves to see football like this and it would be
fantastic if Holland could win the European Championships playing
with such style. The passing and movement was perfect.
"Arsenal deserved to win something and now Holland has the
chance to end the season on a high.
"Everything about us reminds me of Arsenal. We have the ability
to counter-attack with stunning power and pace."
The Gunners could not maintain their excellent form last season
and Van Persie has urged his Holland team-mates not to make the
same mistakes.
He recalled: "We lost momentum at Birmingham last season. That
was a turning point when things started to go wrong.
"Holland must make sure here it doesn't happen.
"If success can be measured in confidence then we have a chance
of winning this tournament.
"I think it would be great for the game if we did."