Post by Taxigirl on Aug 3, 2004 10:17:44 GMT
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Holland have unveiled two friendlies against England as part of their regime under new coach Marco van Basten.
Legend van Basten has been officially presented as the Oranje's new man at the helm following Dick Advocaat's exit.
Advocaat stepped aside despite reaching the last four of Euro 2004 as he was fed up with consistent criticism.
"It will be our goal to play beautiful and offensive football," said van Basten at his press conference. "It is time for the strikers to shine and not the defenders.
"During the Euro finals I only saw two coaches who played offensively, Portugal and Czech Republic."
Holland take on The Three Lions in February 2005, three years after their previous encounter in Amsterdam.
England bagged a 1-1 draw from their last trip to the country after Darius Vassell cancelled out Patrick Kluivert's opener.
Holland, who won 2-0 against England at White Hart Lane in August 2001, will also tackle England in November 2006.
Holland have unveiled two friendlies against England as part of their regime under new coach Marco van Basten.
Legend van Basten has been officially presented as the Oranje's new man at the helm following Dick Advocaat's exit.
Advocaat stepped aside despite reaching the last four of Euro 2004 as he was fed up with consistent criticism.
"It will be our goal to play beautiful and offensive football," said van Basten at his press conference. "It is time for the strikers to shine and not the defenders.
"During the Euro finals I only saw two coaches who played offensively, Portugal and Czech Republic."
Holland take on The Three Lions in February 2005, three years after their previous encounter in Amsterdam.
England bagged a 1-1 draw from their last trip to the country after Darius Vassell cancelled out Patrick Kluivert's opener.
Holland, who won 2-0 against England at White Hart Lane in August 2001, will also tackle England in November 2006.