Willems recalled as Hiddink names preliminary Dutch squad


Netherlands' Jetro Willems reacts during Group B Euro 2012 soccer match against Germany at the Metalist stadium in Kharkiv, June 13, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Netherlands recalled full back Jetro Willems after almost a year out when coach Guus Hiddink named a preliminary squad on Wednesday for next month's friendly against Mexico and the Euro 2016 qualifier against Latvia. There was no room however for Hamburg SV midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, Daryl Janmaat of Newcastle United, PSV Eindhoven midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum and Ukraine-based striker Jeremain Lens.

Striker Memphis Depay and defender Ron Vlaar are also back for the Amsterdam Arena matches against Mexico on Nov. 12 and Latvia four days later.

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