LOUIS' CODY CRACKER

Van Gaal backs Gakpo to go Holl the way to the top

- JACK OTWAY

LOUIS van Gaal is backing Cody Gakpo to add a few million to his price tag by shining in Holland's pursuit of World Cup glory.

The PSV Eindhoven star has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United and has certainly caught the eye with two goals in two games, his effort in the draw against Ecuador a stunning strike.

And Dutch boss Van Gaal reckons there is plenty more to come from a player he says is looking like he belongs at the top of the game.

"I had more or less expected that he would evolve this way but I believe that he's going to evolve even further, much further," said Van Gaal.

"It's marvellous that he can do this on the world stage." Van Gaal is determined to prove his side can finally do it on the world stage as they bid for a first World Cup trophy in Qatar.