International Career
Blind was called up to the U-17 squad for 2007 European Championships. After missing out the opening match through suspension, he scored a brace against Iceland in the second match but picked up an ankle injury in that match that ended his participation in the remainder of the tournament. He was called up to the U-21's for several 2011 European Championship qualifiers but did not leave the bench. On 13 October he made his first appearance in the campaign, coming on as a substitute for Ajax teammate Siem de Jong in a 4–0 win away at Poland.
Having had previous call-ups, Daley Blind made his debut for the Netherlands national team on 6 February 2013, in the starting Left back position, against Italy in a friendly encounter at the Amsterdam Arena. The match ended in a 1–1 draw, with Daley Blind playing the full 90' minutes of the game.
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