According to Van der Vaart, Summerville's performance improved significantly in the second half after he was given a free role. This change in tactics, implemented by Xavi, allowed the Netherlands to maintain possession of the ball for longer periods, making it easier for them to control the game. Van der Vaart noted that Summerville was one of the few players who managed to reach his level in the first half, despite being in a different role. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Van der Vaart believes Summerville's willingness to move away from his position created space for Denzel Dumfries, allowing the defender to regain his form.
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