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Wales Euro 2016 buildup begins with Netherlands Cardiff friendly on Nov. 13

Wales will play Netherlands in a Cardiff friendly next month as part of their buildup towards Euro 2016.

There had been talk that the game would be played at the 74,500-capacity Millennium Stadium, but the Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced it will be staged at the Cardiff City Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13.

Manager Chris Coleman had wanted to play strong opposition after qualifying for next summer's European Championship in France and revealed earlier this month that Italy and Portugal -- captained by Gareth Bale's Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo -- were among the countries to turn down the offer of a friendly against Wales.

Netherlands finished third at the 2014 World Cup finals but failed to qualify for Euro 2016 after finishing fourth in their group behind Czech Republic, Iceland and Turkey.

The two countries last met in June 2014 when Netherlands won 2-0 at the Amsterdam Arena in their final friendly game ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.

"We produced an excellent display when we last met Netherlands," Coleman told the official FAW website.

"We look forward to welcoming the Dutch to Cardiff for what I'm sure will prove to be a valuable and entertaining match as we begin preparations for Euro 2016 in France."

Wales ended their 58-year wait to play at a major tournament when they qualified for Euro 2016 earlier this month.