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Van Der Vaart Warns Against Euro 2008 Complacency
04-14-2008Rafael van der Vaart told Fifa.com that the Netherlands are in no way guaranteed Euro 2008 success, although he'll try his best to take them towards it...
The world soccer governing body ventured that the Hamburger SV man's previous declarations about his side being 'underdogs' was mere deflection, but Rafael disputes this.
He said, "It wasn't necessarily a bluff. Just look at our group. We've got two of the favourites - Italy and France - in with us and Romania shouldn't be underestimated.
"Of course we know that we have a good team, but I'm not going to talk up our title chances. First off, we've got to get through a really tough group.
"Well basically there are no easy opponents at a European Championship. And in any case we can't change the draw and just have to take it as it comes.
"There's not a lot to say about Italy and France. Both teams have so many good players that they can beat anyone on their day. Romania showed how strong they are in the recent EURO qualifying. At the EURO, it will all come down to who plays better on the day.
"If we win? It would be a dream come true, and a big dream at that. The Euro is as difficult to win as a World Cup
Source: [Goal.com]
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