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In March 2008, Engelaar said in an interview that he determined to make it to the Netherlands squad for the [[UEFA Euro 2008|UEFA Euro]] squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Ik wil graag naar het EK"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/91942/engelaar-ik-wil-graag-naar-het-ek/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=31 March 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Two months later, Engelaar was included in the Oranje's provisional squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emanuelson en Maduro vallen af, Boulahrouz krijgt kans|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95396/emanuelson-en-maduro-vallen-af-boulahrouz-krijgt-kans/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=16 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made his first start for Netherlands against [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]] on 24 May 2008 and started the whole game, as they won 3–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oranje met gehavende voorhoede tegen Oekraïne|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/95916/oranje-met-gehavende-voorhoede-tegen-oekraine/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nederland moeiteloos langs ongeïnspireerd Oekraïne|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/96029/nederland-moeiteloos-langs-ongeinspireerd-oekraine/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar made two more starts for Oranje against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]] and [[Wales national football team|Wales]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Puzzelstukjes Oranje vallen nog niet in elkaar|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/96416/puzzelstukjes-oranje-vallen-nog-niet-in-elkaar/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=29 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kracht Oranje blijft onduidelijk na zege op Wales|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/96625/kracht-oranje-blijft-onduidelijk-na-zege-op-wales/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> His performance prior to the tournament convinced coach [[Marco van Basten]] to include the player in the 23 men squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van Basten names Euro 2008 squad|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2008/netherlands/7418392.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 May 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=De Jong of De Zeeuw? Afellay of Kuyt?|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/97271/de-jong-of-de-zeeuw-afellay-of-kuyt/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=8 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He played the full match in the Netherlands' 3–0 victory over [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in their [[UEFA Euro 2008 Group C|Group C]] match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nederlands elftal behaalt 'historische' zege op Italië|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/10/nederlands-elftal-behaalt-historische-zege-op-italie-11553330-a986224|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=10 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> After the match, manager Van Basten praised Engelaar's performance, saying: "He played an excellent role in his controlling role. Engelaar was calm on the ball, controlled the game well on the right and left and was well positioned for falling balls."<ref>{{cite news|title=Orlando Engelaar is toch geen Wandelaar|url=https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/nn1t02vu|publisher=Het Nieuwsblad|language=nl|date=11 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made another start for Oranje's second group match of the tournament, playing the first half before being substituted, in a 4–1 win over [[France national football team|France]] three days later on 14 June 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Buitenlandse kranten: "Oranje is dé titelkandidaat"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/98009/buitenlandse-kranten-oranje-is-de-titelkandidaat/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=14 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Triomf dankzij strijdlust en individuele kwaliteiten|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/14/triomf-dankzij-strijdlust-en-individuele-kwaliteiten-11556029-a1095697|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=14 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar made his third start for Oranje in the third group stage match and played the full 90 minutes, as Netherlands won 2–0 against [[Romania national football team|Romania]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Nieuwe fans: ook de Zwitsers kleuren oranje|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/18/nieuwe-fans-ook-de-zwitsers-kleuren-oranje-11557682-a1172216|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=18 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van Basten spaart 'grote namen' voor kwartfinaleduel|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/18/van-basten-spaart-grote-namen-voor-kwartfinaleduel-11558240-a1358992|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=18 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> With Netherland expected to be the favourite to win the UEFA Euro, the Oranje, however, lost 3–1 in quarter-final match against [[Russia national football team|Russia]], in which he made his fourth start of the tournament and was substituted for [[Ibrahim Afellay]] in the 61st minute.<ref>{{cite news|title=Oranje even troetelkind van Europa|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2008/06/16/oranje-even-troetelkind-van-europa-11556206-a732146|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=16 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nederland ten onder tegen Hiddink's Rusland|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/nederland-ten-onder-tegen-hiddink-s-rusland~b426c56c/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=21 June 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Euro 2008, Engelaar didn't receive another call–up from Netherlands until on 19 November 2008 against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] when he came on as a 75th-minute substitute, in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=B-elftal bovenliggende partij, maar Zweden wint met 3-0|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/b-elftal-bovenliggende-partij-maar-zweden-wint-met-3-0~b55f6e56/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=20 November 2008|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> It wasn't until on 23 September 2009 when Engelaar was called–up to the Oranje squad for the first time in ten months.<ref>{{cite news|title=Van der Vaart ontbreekt in voorselectie Oranje|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/129209/van-der-vaart-ontbreekt-in-voorselectie-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 September 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar terug bij Oranje, Vd Vaart definitief niet|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/129827/engelaar-terug-bij-oranje-vd-vaart-definitief-niet/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=2 October 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> He made his first appearance for Netherlands in almost a year, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute, in a 0–0 draw against [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]] on 10 October 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fletse vertoning Oranje in Sydney|url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/fletse-vertoning-oranje-in-sydney~b924a15e/|publisher=Trouw|language=nl|date=10 October 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> A month later on 18 November 2009, Engelaar made another appearance for Oranje, coming on as a second half substitute, in a 0–0 draw against [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Fluitconcert voor Oranje na mager optreden|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2009/11/19/fluitconcert-voor-oranje-na-mager-optreden-11814086-a22234|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=19 November 2009|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> On 15 May 2010, he was included in the preliminary squad for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] in [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite news|title='Lens, Anita, Schaars en Engelaar vallen af'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/146250/lens-anita-schaars-en-engelaar-vallen-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=15 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Engelaar made his last appearances for Netherlands against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]] on 26 May 2010, coming on as a second half substitute, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Robben optie op beide vleugels|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/05/25/robben-optie-op-beide-vleugels-11894135-a341166|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=25 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Van Persie bewijst zich als de spits van Oranje|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/05/27/van-persie-bewijst-zich-als-de-spits-van-oranje-11895072-a1107184|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=27 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> However, on 27 May 2010, Netherlands manager [[Bert van Marwijk]] announced that he would not be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/may/27/holland-world-cup-23-man-squad|title=Holland coach Bert van Marwijk finalises World Cup squad|work=The Guardian|date=27 May 2010|agency=Press Association|access-date=27 May 2010}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vlaar, Anita, Engelaar en Lens vallen af|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/146250/lens-anita-schaars-en-engelaar-vallen-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=27 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> In an interview with NuSport, Engelaar said: "I don't remember half of it, sat there numb. When I heard that I had to go for an interview, I already knew. The national coach said that he has chosen [[Stijn Schaars]] but that I was close, I believe. Well, that is of no use to you. I'm quite through it. That was a very important reason, yes. At the moment I have the feeling that everything was in vain. You are working towards something, but you are not achieving your goal. Game over. Two years ago I noticed how wonderful it is to experience such a final tournament. That makes this extra painful."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nusport.nl/voetbal/2256765/engelaar-zit-er-doorheen.html|title=Engelaar: Zit er doorheen|publisher=Nu Sport|language=nl|date=16 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530070026/http://www.nusport.nl/voetbal/2256765/engelaar-zit-er-doorheen.html|archive-date=30 May 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> Manager van Marwijk said leaving out Engelaar in favour of Schaars was the hardest decision he has done.<ref>{{cite news|title=Viertal uit Nederlandse competitie komt tekort|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2010/05/28/viertal-uit-nederlandse-competitie-komt-tekort-11895607-a1101684|publisher=NRC.nl|language=nl|date=28 May 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref> Following this, he was never called up for the Oranje team again.<ref>{{cite news|title='Engelaar had geen zin in oefenduel Oranje'|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/153306/engelaar-had-geen-zin-in-oefenduel-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 August 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}<br>{{cite news|title=Engelaar: "Ik heb niet bedankt voor Oranje"|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/153347/engelaar-ik-heb-niet-bedankt-voor-oranje/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 August 2010|access-date=16 May 2021}}</ref>
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