 Amsterdam: Arjen Robben is confident that Netherlands are finally ready to win a major tournament again.
Oranje were crowned European champions in 1988, but have since been unable to add more silverware to their trophy cabinet.
Nevertheless, Robben feels that Bert van Marwijk`s side have the quality to go all the way this summer, regardless of their far-from-perfect preparation for the tournament.
"At first sight, we don`t seem to be as well prepared as two years ago ahead of the World Cup. However, we`re clearly making progress now that everybody`s joined up with team," Robben was quoted as saying by ANP.
"I believe that we have the quality to make an impact at the Euros. We have a lot of players who are at their peak at the age of 27, 28, 29. The time has come to reap the rewards [of our work from the past few years]."
Netherlands have been drawn with Denmark, Germany and Portugal in Group B. They start Euro 2012 with the match against the Danes on June 9.
Goal.com
First Published: Monday, June 4, 2012, 15:02
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