Haan spells out plans for China

DUTCHMAN Arie Haan, China’s newly appointed national football coach, spelled out his ambition last night to take the world’s most populous nation to the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

The 54-year-old, signed up with the Chinese FA, also said he wanted the team to do well at the 2004 Asian Cup in China.

“I believe we can get a good result at the Asian Cup and qualify for Germany in 2006,” said the former midfield star.