There could be a pair of former Everton bosses matching much-analyzed wits if Belgium’s soon drawn with the Netherlands.
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That’s because Roberto Martinez is at the helm of the Red Devils, while Sky Sports is reporting that the Dutch will appoint Ronald Koeman their new boss on Monday.
The Netherlands failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, and Koeman was fired by Everton earlier this season.
He has plenty of experience with and knowledge of the young Dutch players, having managed in the Eredivisie from 2009-14. Tonny Vilhena developed under Koeman at Feyenoord, and the manager brought Davy Klaassen to Everton last summer.
USMNT veteran Earnie Stewart was among the names rumored for the job.