Hiddink to sign Russian contract

RUSSIA have confirmed Guus Hiddink will take over as their national coach after the World Cup.

The Dutchman, who had been touted as a possible successor to England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson when he leaves the post after the tournament, announced on Tuesday that he was taking the Russian job.

And yesterday, Russian Football Federation president Vitali Mutko revealed the 59-year-old, who currently coaches PSV Eindhoven and Australia, has agreed personal terms and will sign a contract on Friday morning.