I'm ready for the Oranje again, says van Bommel

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2008

MUNICH, Germany (AFP) — Bayern Munich midfielder Mark van Bommel re-affirmed his desire Friday to play for the Netherlands again following the departure of coach Marco van Basten.

Van Basten stepped down as Netherlands coach after his side's Euro 2008 quarter-final exit at the hands of Russia and has been replaced by van Bommel's father-in-law Bert van Marwijk as national coach.

Now van Bommel says he is keen to add to the 40 caps he has won for his country with the Oranje.

"I always said that I would want to come back, if Marco left. Now he has gone, and coincidentally my father-in-law is the new coach, if he needs me, I am there," said the Bayern midfielder.

The 31-year-old will not be travelling to Beijing as part of the Netherlands Olympic team...