The PSV Eindhoven starlet was handed the skipper’s role in Netherlands’ 3-0 win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andorra-c2837 in a 2014 World Cup qualifying game, and the youngster has insisted that wearing an armband gives a special feeling.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Strootman-c20775, has stressed that captaining the team always gives you a special feeling. However, the 22-year-old has also insisted that wearing the armband will not affect on his performances or behaviour.
The 22-year-old, who made his debut for the Oranje in February 2011, was named the Oranje captain by his coach, Louis van Gaal, prior to his side’s 2014 World Cup qualifying game against Andorra due to the absence of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wesley-Sneijder-c36799.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 Eindhoven star midfielder had only represented the Flying Dutchmen in 13 matches prior to his side’s clash against Andorrans. However, his consistent performances were enough to convince the former Bayern Munich boss to hand him the armband.
And the versatile midfielder, who is said to be a ready-made replacement of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mark-van-Bommel-c24148, admitted that he never expected to be handed the captaincy, but revealed that it was a pleasant surprise.
“I didn't expect [to be handed the captaincy] when I arrived. I was pleasantly surprised. It does give you a special feeling. But once you're on the field, you forget about it”, Strootman was quoted as saying to reporters in the post-match press conference.
The highly-rated midfielder, who is rumoured to be on several European top clubs radar including the likes of AC Milan, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429, Manchester United and Bayern Munich, went on to insist that he will continue putting in his 100 percent, while adding that wearing
the armband will not affect him in any way.
“I'm still the same, even with the armband, that's important. You shouldn't suddenly behave differently”, Strootman concluded.
Netherlands, who are currently sitting at the top of the Group D, will lock horns against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Romania-c2990 in their next 2014 World Cup qualifier at Arena Nationala on Tuesday, October 16.
The 22-year-old would be hoping that his side put in another impressive performance, and keep their 100 percent winning record intact by winning against the Romanians.
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