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Feyenoord right-back Read closes in on Oranje’s 2028 EK squad
The late-night studio lights flickered over Rotterdam as the latest Oranje selection debate took shape. , Givairo Read’s rise to the Netherlands’ 2028 European Championship squad was confirmed — with a clear role in sight.
The right-back is now firmly in the conversation for the tournament, according to the analysis. Over the coming days, the starting XI for Oranje at the 2028 Euros will be finalised, with today’s focus on the right-back position.
The podcast’s assessment leaves little room for doubt: Givairo Read is set to travel to the 2028 Euros with the Dutch national team. “I think Dumfries is the right-back at the Euros. Givairo Read is very close behind. He is going to the 2028 Euros,” the analysis states.
Dumfries remains the first-choice option at right-back, with Read positioned as his direct backup. The depth chart also includes Jurriën Timber, though his preferred deployment is in central defence.
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Balogun-related developments and Ronaldo’s departure from Oranje were also addressed, adding further context to the squad reshuffle. Read’s inclusion would mark a significant milestone in his young career, elevating him to the Oranje stage for a major tournament. His rise comes amid a competitive cycle for the Dutch right-back berth. ’s projection underscores the fluidity of the selection process, with positional battles still unresolved. The coming days will determine who fills each role in the starting XI. For Read, the path to the 2028 Euros is now clearer than ever — though the final squad list remains unwritten.