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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar overtakes Dennis Bergkamp in Dutch scoring list

Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar moved up to third in the all-time goalscoring list for his country, overtaking Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp.

Huntelaar bagged a brace in the 6-0 win over Latvia and took his tally to 38 goals in 68 appearances. Bergkamp had 37 in 79 before retiring in 2006, while Patrick Kluivert sits in second place with 40 goals from his 79 games which ended in 2004.

Robin van Persie also scored against Latvia to extend his lead at the top of the Dutch table -- his 49th goal in 96 appearances.

Other notable scorers on the list include Ruud van Nistelrooy, who hit 35 in 70, and Dutch legend Johan Cruyff who ended his career in 1977 with 33 from 48.

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