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The Netherlands' 2018 schedule is brutal - with friendlies with England, Portugal and Italy being followed by a UEFA Nations League double-header with France and Germany - but it will at least leave Koeman in little doubt as to which players he can build a side around in the coming years. The nation are currently going through a transitional period with Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben both retiring from the international stage and Robin van Persie and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar reaching the age of 34, but a four-and-a-half-year deal means that the Dutch Football Association sees Koeman as a long-term appointment. Koeman will require time to stamp his own mark on the squad but the foundations are already in place, with clean sheets being kept in victories over Sweden, Scotland and Romania respectively. The main contributory factor to failing to reach the World Cup was a 2-0 defeat in Bulgaria 12 months ago but since that setback, eight wins have been registered in 10 games. Oranje have failed to qualify for two major tournaments in a row - something which had previously not occurred since the early stages of Koeman's playing career - and the former Dutch skipper is now entrusted with leading what remains a talented squad out of the doldrums.ĭespite the upheaval in the dugout, the Dutch have still won their last five matches in all competitions. Even during his time with Southampton and Everton, it felt only a matter of time before Koeman would be given the reins as manager of the Netherlands, but the 55-year-old probably did not envisage taking over in such circumstances.

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