John Toshack's youngsters emerged bloodied but unbowed from the Feyenoord Stadium as Marco van Basten's Holland put the perfect finishing touch to their Euro 2008 preparations.

An inexperienced Wales team had been lined up for a slaughter as the Dutch wheeled out their big guns in the last warm-up before the championship starts on Saturday. Finishes fashioned at Real Madrid by Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder were sufficient to seal victory.

Double Dutch: Arjen Robben fires past Wales keeper Wayne Hennessey in Holland's 2-0 victory

Wales boss Toshack hoped his side might pick up a few tips. The reality was a harsh lesson during which the visitors contributed to their own downfall.

Carl Robinson's misplaced header towards his defence enabled Robben to sneak in and fire across Wayne Hennessey for the opener with 10 minutes of the first half left. Free-kick specialist Sneijder wrapped up matters eight minutes into the second half.

Toshack said: 'We have to be realistic. It's a big step up for some of these lads. They are playing for the Stockports, Peterboroughs and Barnsleys of this world.'

The difference in quality was illustrated by a Holland bench including Wilfred Bouma, Mario Melchiot and Dirk Kuyt that had more Premier League experience than the entire Wales team. Edwin van der Sar, collecting his 125th cap, carried a bunch of flowers to his goal before the match.

The blooms were never in any real danger of being damaged.

Ryan Babel will miss Euro 2008 after injuring ankle ligaments in training. However, Holland hope to include him in their squad for the Olympics, which is unlikely to please Liverpool because the August tournament in Beijing clashes with the start of next season.