The Gunners hitman comes into the championships in Poland and Ukraine on the back of a prolific 2011-12 campaign, but Schalke attacker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been equally as impressive in front of goal this season, giving coach Bert van Marwijk a selection headache.

Van Persie was given the nod to start up top against Slovakia in a warm-up friendly last week, which ended 2-0 in the Netherlands' favour, but he still harbours doubts over being given a starting place by the Oranje boss during the tournament.

"I do not know if I am the number one striker," Van Persie told OnsOranje.

"I really do not know. Nobody knows that yet. Van Marwijk will go for a striker who works well with the midfield, but that can also be Klaas.

"In recent years, he has developed very well, but I can develop too. There is always room for improvement."

Netherlands raise the curtains on their Euro 2012 campaign against Denmark in Group B on June 9.