Russians eye up Advocaat

AZ ALKMAAR coach Dick Advocaat has denied being approached by Russia to succeed Guus Hiddink as manager, but believes he is on the shortlist. Hiddink is set to join Turkey, and memories of Advocaat's success with Zenit St Petersburg are still fresh in Russia.

The former Rangers manager, who is also coach of Belgium, acknowledges he is in contention. He told De Telegraaf: "That makes sense, because with Zenit St Petersburg I had a great job."