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‘Proving to be a star’: Media blown away by £27m Tottenham man’s display last night

Tottenham Hotspur winger Steven Bergwijn delivered another impressive display for the Netherlands last night.

The Spurs attacker scored the equaliser for his nation in their friendly against Germany in Amsterdam.

Bergwijn’s future at Tottenham is currently uncertain as he continues to struggle for game time.

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He has started just four Premier League games all season and played just .

However, Bergwijn continues to make an impact for the Netherlands, with four goals from his last three games.

On Tuesday, the man came off the bench in the 58th minute, replacing Donyell Malen.

Bergwijn was in the right place at the right time to rifle a fierce effort into the back of Manuel Neuer’s net.

“Once again the goalscorer for Oranje, Bergwijn is proving to be a star for Van Gaal’s side,” wrote .

They gave him 7 out of 10, while gave him 6.5 out of 10.

The Dutch outlet did, however, express some concerns about Bergwijn’s fitness.

“Bergwijn was the big man with two hits last Saturday, but was then placed on the bench by Van Gaal,” they wrote.

“The Tottenham Hotspur attacker is not fit enough for two ninety minutes.

“During his substitute turn, he hardly appeared in the game, but he nevertheless grew into the goldcrest.

“His powerful drive meant his third goal for the Orange in four days.”

Tottenham are back in action on Sunday when they host Newcastle at N17.