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But first, four years ago they were briefly ranked as the number one team in the world. Last year, they were a penalty shootout away from a World Cup final. Next year Netherlands will be watching the European Championships from home. Despite the tournament being extended from 16 to 24 teams and despite 28 teams still being involved with playoffs to come. Netherlands 3-2 defeat Czech Republic means they finish fourth in the group, five points off third spot and seven off the guaranteed qualification spots. Czech Republic, Iceland and Turkey all finished above them. Dutch journalist Stephen Volkmann says the side thinks too highly of itself. Rory Smith of Britain The Times newspaper says it's obvious there are many problems.
This has been coming for a long time. I think what's really interesting is that in 2007 the Dut won the 21's, the European 21 Championships. I think of that squad only two have become regular internationals and that suggests to me a wasted generation. | 
发表于 2016-10-11 17:07:21