Koeman wants Dutch to down Ireland to avoid Euro delay

Maintaining the resurgence with wins, rather than tinkering with the Euros in mind, is his objective. 

GET THE JOB DONE: Netherlands' coach Ronald Koeman instructs his players during the Euro 2024 group B qualifying soccer match between Greece and The Netherlands. Pic: AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis

Ronald Koeman has urged his Dutch players to book their Euro ticket with a game to spare by beating Ireland on Saturday.

Gone from the former Barcelona boss’s shoulders is the pressure he was under coming to Dublin in September when his tactical superiority over Stephen Kenny underpinned a 2-1 victory.