Group E: Dutch courage not needed

CAPE TOWN: A red-hot qualifying campaign earned the Netherlands a seeding for the World Cup and coach Bert van Marwijk is happy with the way the draw panned out for his talented team.

The in-form Oranje go into next year's tournament against fellow Europeans Denmark, dangerous African opponents Cameroon and a Japan side that insists it can make the semifinals.

But Van Marwijk's star-sprinkled team is a clear favorite to top the group and he said he was satisfied with the draw, despite also warning that it should not take its opponents lightly despite winning all eight of its qualifying games.