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'It was I who chose the players' - Santos accepts blame for Portugal loss

Fernando Santos shouldered the blame for Portugal's comprehensive defeat to Netherlands on Monday.

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said Monday's 3-0 loss to Netherlands was his responsibility as their World Cup preparations were dealt a blow.

Portugal – the European champions – were upstaged by Netherlands, who delivered Ronald Koeman's first win since becoming Oranje's coach in February.

Netherlands failed to qualify for the World Cup in Russia but they were too good for Portugal, who had Joao Cancelo sent off in the second half, thanks to goals from Memphis Depay, Ryan Babel and Virgil van Dijk.