Blind refuses to consider Dutch failure
Daley Blind admits he is refusing to think about the Netherlands failing to qualify for next summer's European Championship in France.
The Dutch defender was a key part of the team that finished third at the 2014 World Cup under Louis van Gaal's stewardship, but Holland have struggled to replicate that form in Group A of the Euro qualifiers.
Now managed by Blind's father Danny, the Netherlands must beat Kazakhstan and Czech Republic - and hope Turkey drop points against the Czechs and already-qualified Iceland - in order to move above Fatih Terim's side and book an all-important play-off spot.
"It's very important for us to get third in the group," he told MUTV. "Unfortunately, we don't have it in our own hands anymore. Turkey have to lose and we need to win both of games. That's our job.
"We're not giving up at the moment. We have to fight but we have to see what happens. They are two tough games we have to win but it's not only about that.
"If we want to have the chance to get to the Euros, there are no doubts about it - we have to win and Turkey must drop some points.
"It will be a shame if we don't make it but I don't want to think about that now."
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