Soccer-Elia recalled as injury replacement for Netherlands


Southampton's Eljero Elia celebrates after scoring a goal against Newcastle United during their English Premier League soccer match at St James' Park in Newcastle, northern England January 17, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Netherlands have recalled forward Eljero Elia to their squad for the first time in three years as an injury replacement for this month's Euro 2016 qualifiers, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said on Monday.

The 28-year-old Feyenoord striker, who was part of the squad that reached the 2010 World Cup final, replaces Quincy Promes, who has withdrawn through injury.

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