Stark: We've nothing to fear against Dutch

Jun 15 2008

BILLY STARK'S Holland dossier is growing thicker by the game but he is ready to tell Scotland boss George Burley: "Don't panic".

The Under-21 gaffer has been Burley's man in the stand for the Dutch dazzlers' romps against World Cup finalists Italy and France.

Stark has being knocked out by the flair of Marco van Basten's side but his report on our World Cup rivals won't be totally negative.

Former Feyenoord coach Bert van Marwijk takes over from van Basten after the tournament and Stark said: "A lot can happen before we play them in Amsterdam in March.

"Van Basten's attacking approach paid off against France but not every manager will be that brave.

"Their results have been fantastic but didn't completely reflect the way France or Italy played and both sides created chances against them.

"Their centre-halves are aggressive but can be a bit rash in getting drawn to the ball. All we can do is prepare thoroughly."