Soccer-Friendship and harmony could be key to Euro 2020 success-Dutch coach


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 19 May 2021

FILE PHOTO Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 1 - Netherlands v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam Netherlands - November 15 2020 Netherlands caretaker coach Frank De Boer after the match Pool via REUTERSJohn Thys

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 1 - Netherlands v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands - November 15, 2020 Netherlands caretaker coach Frank De Boer after the match Pool via REUTERS/John Thys

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Friendships between the players and harmony in the Netherlands squad could hold the key to a successful European Championship, coach Frank de Boer said on Wednesday.

The Dutch national team has had its problems in the past with strong personalities clashing and De Boer insisted a peaceful camp was a far better option than a selection of strong, hard-headed individuals.

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