De Jong admits he was lucky in World Cup final

De Jong kicked Xabi Alonso in the chest during the game, drawing condemnation for the ferocity and danger of the challenge.

And the Dutchman said: “At no time did I see Xabi Alonso because I was focused only on the ball.

“Actually, when I think back about it, it was not good at all. Of course the referee [Howard Webb] should have shown a red card for the foul. That is obvious.”