Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel was today recalled to the Netherlands squad for the friendlies against Italy and Paraguay.

Van Bommel has missed the last four matches through injury but was included by coach Bert van Marwijk.

Ibrahim Afellay, Nigel de Jong, Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben and Gregory van der Wiel also return after sitting out last month's goalless draw against Australia in Sydney.

Netherlands take on world champions Italy in Pescara on November 14 before hosting Paraguay in Heerenveen four days later.