By Oliver Todd Follow @@oliver_todd Having breezed through qualification from one of the World Cup's toughest groups with a game to spare, Louis van Gaal's squad were more than entitled to enjoy a day off in the sun ahead of their last-16 game against Mexico. Robin van Persie and co have arguably been the tournament's most impressive team: thrashing world champions Spain 5-1, beating Australia 3-2 and finally seeing off World Cup surprise package Chile 2-0 to set themselves up for a favourable first knockout round draw. And with incoming Manchester United manager Van Gaal already appearing to be adopting a laid back approach to the time off he gives his players in Brazil, United fans will be hoping that the same happy atmosphere can be replicated when Van Persie returns to Old Trafford with the new manager.
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Robin van Persie enjoys a game of head tennis with his teammates
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Van Persie seems to be flourishing under Van Gaal's relaxed approach
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Holland finished top of Group B with a perfect nine points
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Van Gaal will link up with his captain at Manchester United post-World Cup
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Leroy Fer hits the beach with his girlfriend in Rio
Day off: Van Gaal's squad have beaten Spain, Australia and @placeholder so far and now face Mexico in the second round