The Netherlands claimed their first three points in the UEFA Nations League as they destroyed Germany 3-0.

The Oranje hadn’t won a competitive game against Germany since 1988, but goals from Virgil van Dijk, Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum changed that record.

The Netherlands started the game slowly, with Germany instantly putting Koeman’s side under pressure as they earned five corners in the opening 20 minutes.

But Oranje regrouped and began to press the German’s and forced them into mistakes leading to promising counter attacks.

The deadly pace of the Netherlands down the centre gave the German’s trouble, with Steven Bergwijn and Memphis Depay looking like constant threats on the break.

But it was captain Virgil van Dijk with his second goal for his nation who broke the deadlock. A Ryan Babel header crashed against the crossbar and gave van Dijk a simple header into the German goal.

Thomas Muller came close to leveling just before the break but his effort hit the side netting.

In the second half, the Netherlands reduced Germany to long range and speculative efforts, looking comfortable throughout despite not having much possession.

The closest they came to scoring was through substitute Julian Draxler, whose spectacular volley flew just over the bar.

Despite the pressure from Germany, the Netherlands doubled their lead on the 86th minute.

Quincy Promes broke forward with pace, before playing Memphis Depay in for a simple finish.

The Dutch began to run riot after this, with Depay hitting the crossbar before Georginio Wijnaldum made it 3-0 in a historic victory for the Oranje.

This huge victory puts Ronald Koeman’s side in a strong position, leaving them one point behind France in their group, ahead of their UEFA Nations League double header next month.