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The Netherlands will not be playing at Euro 2016 after a 3-2 defeat to the Czech Republic ensured their miserable qualifying campaign ended in failure.

The Dutch knew only victory would do at the Amsterdam Arena, but even then they needed third-placed Turkey to lose to Iceland to clinch third place themselves and a play-off spot in Group A.

Goals from Pavel Kaderabek and Josef Sural, however, put the Czech Republic 2-0 up inside half an hour, and while the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Marek Suchy was sent off before half-time, the Netherlands failed to capitalise.

Instead Robin van Persie, who went on as a substitute in the 38th minute, headed home an own goal to put the result beyond doubt, before Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Van Persie scored late consolations.

It is the first time the Netherlands have failed to qualify for a major tournament since they missed the 2002 World Cup and attention will swiftly turn to the future of head coach Danny Blind.

The Royal Dutch Football Association insisted the 54-year-old would remain in charge regardless of the team's fate, but pressure is sure to mount, with Southampton boss Ronald Koeman tipped as a potential alternative.