No Ruud in Dutch squad to play Irish

COACH Marco van Basten claimed his decision to omit Ruud van Nistelrooy and Mark van Bommel from the Holland squad to face the Republic of Ireland in a friendly next Wednesday in Dublin was because he had more trust in other players.

Neither Primera Liga-based star has made the cut as the coach looks to the future, but he did not rule out a return for either of the former PSV Eindhoven players.

“At the moment we think other players are better,” he said.