Van Marwijk ‘not afraid’ of Spain

NETHERLANDS coach Bert van Marwijk has taken inspiration from former Dutch greats but insists comparisons cannot be drawn between his World Cup finalists and the ‘total football’ legends of the past.

Van Marwijk ‘not afraid’ of Spain

Van Marwijk has taken advice from Johan Cruyff and Ruud Gullit among others, while Rudi Krol has been a constant presence at training sessions.

Neither the 1974 nor 1978 sides were able to take that last step to become World Cup winners, but Van Marwijk believes this Netherlands side can overcome Spain to take the crown. He said: “This is the third time that we have reached the final but we live in another time.

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