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van Basten to send Hiddink packing

Marco van Basten is hoping to maintain the nation’s success in this summer’s European Championship by registering a win over Russia in the quarter-finals which would send fellow countryman Guus Hiddink packing and returning his team to Russia. Holland have won all 3 group games in the Group of Death and are favourites to triumph in Euro 2008 after they beat both last World Cup’s finalists by a clear margin of 3 goals. Unlike Hiddink, Marco van Basten does not have much managerial experience, but he is flying very high at the moments and making huge success in his position at Holland. van Basten sounded his admiration for Hiddink’s success with Russia, but believes that his side can contain the Russian team.

“I am really happy for Guus. After a difficult start to the tournament, Russia have started to play very well. They are an attack-minded team, with technically skilled players. (But) I think this group can handle that.”Marco van Basten, Head Coach of Holland

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