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Last Updated: Wednesday, 9 June, 2004, 14:13 GMT 15:13 UK
Dutch ditch diamond
Holland coach Dick Advocaat
Holland coach Dick Advocaat is ready to ditch his experimental formation as the Dutch look for a winning formula.

He will revert to a 4-3-3 line-up after losing warm-up games against Belgium and the Republic of Ireland playing a 4-4-2 'diamond' shape.

The Dutch coach told Uefa.com: "It's clear we'll go back to 4-3-3 and I don't think it's a problem.

"We've always played like that and as a coach I've used that system all the time in the past."

Holland suffered 1-0 defeats to Ireland and neighbours Belgium, prompting Advocaat's rethink.

But striker Pierre van Hooijdonk insisted confidence remains high in the camp.

He told Uefa.com: "We have forgotten the past defeats already and are looking forward.

"We haven't dropped a point in the tournament yet."





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