Dutch defender Boulahrouz hurts ankle in training

Netherlands defender Khalid Boulahrouz has picked up a minor ankle injury in training, but is expected to be fit for the team's opening World Cup game against Denmark.

Boulahrouz stayed on the ground clutching his leg after a tackle during Tuesday's training session, and then left the field to have his right ankle examined.

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk said the injury wasn't serious, and that he expects Boulahrouz to be back in training on Wednesday.

The Dutch open their World Cup campaign against Denmark on Monday. They also face Japan and Cameroon in Group E.