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Ronald Koeman aiming to become Netherlands boss

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Ronald Koeman admits that coaching the Netherlands remains 'one of his ambitions', but claims that he should have landed the job two years ago when leaving Feyenoord.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman has admitted that he still harbours hopes of one day managing the Netherlands, despite being overlooked for the position two years ago.

The 53-year-old was expected to take over from Louis van Gaal following the 2014 World Cup, only for Guus Hiddink to get the nod from the Dutch Football Association.

Koeman, who signed a three-year deal to take charge at Goodison Park in the summer, is not bitter at being ignored and is aiming to one day take over the top job of his national side.

"Coaching Netherlands remains one of my ambitions," he told Fox Sports. "But I think every coach would like that. If I get the chance to coach Netherlands, I would like to take that chance. I was keen to take the job in 2014 after my time with Feyenoord and I felt the time was right.

"They went for Hiddink instead and will have had their reasons for it. Time has shown that was not the best choice. But I do not hold a grudge against anyone over it. I would not turn down the job because of what happened in 2014. This is all in the past now. Becoming Netherlands coach could be a nice end to my career."

Hiddink lasted for just a year in charge of the Netherlands, making way for Danny Blind, who is now tasked with guiding Oranje to the 2018 World Cup.

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