By Peter Fraser Last updated: 15th September 2007
Russia coach Guus Hiddink has agreed in principle to extend his contract until 2010.
Rumours have been rife that the Dutch tactician would possibly be looking to coach elsewhere in the near future, but he has agreed to stay with Russia.
Hiddink has revealed he met with the head of the Russian Football Association Vitaly Mutko prior to Russia's Euro 2008 qualifier with England and that he has reached an agreement to continue his stay.
"I had a talk with Mr Mutko, although we didn't go into the contract details because I wanted to concentrate on the England game," Hiddink said.
"We have decided to continue our relationship for another two years through till 2010.
"I've made no secret of my desire to continue. Since day one I've enjoyed my job with Russia, enjoyed living in Moscow and enjoyed working with the Russian players.
"I think we have started an important job of building a new team and it's very important to continue the process. I'm really looking forward to achieving even greater things with Russia."
Hiddink also insists he will stay with Russia, who currently sit third in qualifying Group E, even if they do not qualify for Euro 2008.
"Of course we want to qualify, but even if we miss out I'm not planning to leave Russia," Hiddink concluded.
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 29th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Germany 0 - 1 Spain | |
| Thursday 26th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Russia 0 - 3 Spain | |
| Wednesday 25th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Germany 3 - 2 Turkey | |
| Sunday 22nd June | |
| European Championships | |
| Spain 0 - 0 Italy | |
| Saturday 21st June | |
| European Championships | |
| Holland 1 - 3 Russia | |
| Friday 20th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Croatia 1 - 1 Turkey | |
| Thursday 19th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Portugal 2 - 3 Germany | |
| Wednesday 18th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Greece 1 - 2 Spain | |
| Russia 2 - 0 Sweden | |
| Tuesday 17th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Holland 2 - 0 Romania | |
| France 0 - 2 Italy | |
| Monday 16th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Austria 0 - 1 Germany | |
| Poland 0 - 1 Croatia | |
| Sunday 15th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Switzerland 2 - 0 Portugal | |
| Turkey 3 - 2 Czech Republic | |
| Saturday 14th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Sweden 1 - 2 Spain | |
| Greece 0 - 1 Russia | |
| Friday 13th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Italy 1 - 1 Romania | |
| Holland 4 - 1 France | |
| Thursday 12th June | |
| European Championships | |
| Croatia 2 - 1 Germany | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Russia | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Greece | 3 | 0 |
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