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Blind takes over as Netherlands coach

Danny Blind has replaced Guus Hiddink as head coach of Netherlands.

Danny Blind has been appointed as the new Netherlands head coach following Guus Hiddink's departure.

Hiddink ended his second spell in charge of the Dutch national team by stepping down on Monday. Blind had been serving as Hiddink's assistant and will now assume the role of head coach from Aug. 1.

The former Ajax and Netherlands defender has been handed a three-year deal and tasked with the challenge of steering the team to qualification for Euro 2016.

"We are happy after the departure of Guus Hiddink that we have quickly found a suitable successor in house," said Dutch Football Association (KNVB) director Bert van Oostveen.