Netherlands stays above Poland, Finland after thumping Malta

Cody Gakpo inspired the Netherlands to a 4-0 win in Malta during Thursday's World Cup qualifiers.

Liverpool's Gakpo converted two spot-kicks either side of the break and set up Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for the Netherlands' third goal, with Memphis Depay also netting late on.

A fourth win in five matches for Ronald Koeman's side leaves them top of Group G on 13 points, three clear of second-placed Poland.

Finland sit third - also on 10 points, albeit having played one match more than the Dutch and Polish - after a 2-1 win at home to Lithuania.