Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber was substituted around 30 minutes from full-time on Sunday as Netherlands ran out 4-0 winners over Finland. 

It's been a hugely productive international break for the Gunners defender, who appears to have staked his claim for a starting berth at centre-back for his country, alongside Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.

Competition is fierce at right-back for Oranje as Denzel Dumfries and Jeremie Frimpong are also fighting for their place in Ronald Koeman's starting XI.

But Timber has helped marshal Holland to back-to-back clean sheets during the break in one-sided World Cup qualification wins over Malta and Finland, respectively.

With 63 minutes on the clock, Timber - who has played a lot of football this season at club level - was withdrawn from the fray against Finland and replaced by Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke yesterday.

It was positive news for Mikel Arteta as it's likely to keep Timber fresh for training this week ahead of Arsenal's trip across the capital to Fulham on Saturday.

Timber's displays have also offered a timely reminder that the full-back is equally comfortable at centre-back where he previously played at Ajax.

Speaking after the...