Burley calls for 'Dutch courage'

Scotland manager George Burley insists his players have to be fearless against Holland in tonight's crunch World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park. The Dutch have already booked their passage to South Africa next summer and are looking to make history of their own against Scotland by completing a clean sweep of qualifying wins for the first time. The Scots, though, go into the game on a high following the 2-0 win over Macedonia on Saturday, but all three points are still probably required against the runaway Group Nine winners if they are to have a chance of a play-off spot. Burley believes his side will be in the right frame of mind for what he admits is a career highlight for him. He said: "It is one of the most exciting games of my managerial career, one to look forward to and there is everything to play for. "We know the qualities of Holland but we can't fear them. We are in the last game of the group and we are looking to win against one of the top countries in the world."

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ITN | September 9, 2009

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