Miedema scored the first and last of the Dutch goals either side of Dominique Bloodworth’s effort, with Gabrielle Onguene making it 1-1 for Cameroon – who pushed the Netherlands all the way.

With her two goals in the match, Miedema took her amazing tally to 60 in 77 internationals to see her break the national record, which she will go on to obliterate given she is still only 22.

The Arsenal forward nodded the Dutch into the lead from Shanice van de Sanden’s cross four minutes before half-time as the world number eight side finally found a way through.

Cameroon managed to level immediately though as Onguene raced on to a long ball and got the better of the Dutch keeper to ensure the African side went in level at the break.

It was another Arsenal player, this time Dominique Bloodworth, who put the Dutch back in front as she fire din from close range after a free kick wasn’t cleared properly.

Miedema then sealed her amazing scoring record, along with a place in the last 16, as she lashed in a great effort five minutes from the end to put some daylight between the teams.

After winning their opening two games, the Netherlands will be looking to win their group now, which will see them face the second-placed team in England’s group – which will be Phil Neville’s side, Japan or Argentina.

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