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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman dismisses Holland job rumours
RONALD KOEMAN insists he remains fully committed in his role as Southampton manager despite reports linking him with the Dutch national team.
Holland boss Guus Hiddink has failed to impress since taking the reigns from now-Manchester United chief Louis Van Gaal after the World Cup in Brazil, losing two of his first three Euro 2016 qualifiers.
On the other hand, Koeman has made a flying start to his role as Saints boss, leading to calls from the Dutch press and Holland legend Ronald de Boer for him to take the hotseat.
However, talking to BBC Radio Solent, Koeman was adamant that he will remain in charge at St Mary's, saying: "I am the manager of Southampton, I am not the national manager and I will not be the next national manager.
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I am the manager of Southampton, I am not the national manager and I will not be the next national manager
"[De Boer] said the same thing last season when the Federation chose Hiddink.
"He said that this team needs a younger coach, a coach from a new generation.
"We are not happy about the performance of Holland. After this bad start from the Europeans, it will be difficult. Of course, I would prefer if Holland would win as I'm Dutch."
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