On Saturday, that reward was obvious: more history. No Dutch player in the Netherlands’ football history has managed 100 goals. Miedema has done so (none from the penalty spot) in 126 appearances, opening the scoring in the Netherlands’ 3-0 victory over Wales.

Netherlands great Vivianne Miedema's 100th goal in international soccer has been key to a 3-0 win over debut-making Wales at the Women's European Championship in Lucerne.

The dream start to the Netherlands' EURO 2025 campaign, with three goals, is now a reality. Vivianne Miedema opened the scoring, Victoria Pelova scored the second and Esmee Brugts closed the account