By Ian Ladyman Follow @@Ian_Ladyman_DM Some athletes just refuse to heed the warning signs, to take notice of the directions on the road. Some athletes just take what they can and keep moving forwards. That, in many ways, is the secret to Dirk Kuyt’s impact at this World Cup, the reason why he is now one of only seven Dutch footballers to have played 100 times or more for the Oranje. VIDEO Scroll down for Team Profile: Netherlands & qualifying highlights Taking on fluids: Marathan Man Dirk Kuyt is proving pivotal for Holland Runner runner: The versatile Dutchman has played in a variety of positions for Louis van Gaal so far
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Kuyt has proved a vital member of Van Gaal's bid for World Cup glory
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Left out of first two games for Holland but has started the last three
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Has covered the best part of a marathon on the pitch so far in Brazil
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One of just seven Dutch players in history to cross 100 caps
In his three games in Brazil, Kuyt has run onaverage more than any other @placeholder.