The forward began his career at FC Utrecht in 1998 before moving to Feyenoord in 2003.

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If Gerrard is sidelined for four weeks he will miss matches against West Ham, Tottenham, Steaua Bucharest, Aston Villa, Newcastle and FC Utrecht.

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Also in the running is FC Utrecht's Michael Mols, recalled after three years for a friendly against the USA because Dennis Bergkamp refuses to fly.

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Dutch full-back Braafheid was at Utrecht before moving to FC Twente in 2007, then Bundesliga side Bayern Munich last summer.

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