Robin van Persie rejoined the Netherlands squad today ahead of their World Cup Group 9 qualifier against Norway in Oslo tomorrow.

Van Persie missed the 2-0 win over Iceland on Saturday with hamstring problems as the Dutch went to the top the group on six points after two matches. Nigel de Jong and John Heitinga both miss the match against the fourth-placed Norwegians, who have two points after two matches, due to knee injuries.

The Dutch will travel to Oslo with confidence and the knowledge that a third successive win will put them firmly in the driving seat, five points ahead of Scotland. Despite his injury problems, coach Bert van Marwijk managed to pick a team that showed form against Iceland with outstanding games by left winger Ryan Babel and defender Dirk Marcellis.

Wesley Sneijder is fit for the match, though the coach will handle the midfielder with care as he has just recovered from a knee injury.