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Dick Advocaat named as assistant to Netherlands coach Danny Blind

THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Veteran coach Dick Advocaat has been appointed as assistant to Danny Blind ahead of Netherlands' tough qualification campaign for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The Dutch football association announced 68-year-old Advocaat's appointment late on Saturday, saying he will join the squad for a training camp in Portugal next Sunday as it prepares for friendlies against Republic of Ireland, Poland and Austria.

Netherlands are rebuilding after failing to qualify for this summer's European Championship in France.

Advocaat has twice been head coach of his country's national team and twice assistant coach. He also has led national teams including South Korea, Russia, Belgium and clubs including PSV, Rangers and Sunderland, resigning from the Premier League club in October.

Blind said: "It is good that we can call on his experience and know-how. I'm looking forward to working with him."

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