Kuyt out Dutch squad

Last updated : 22 March 2008 By Al Campbell
The Liverpool striker has not been named in Marco Van Basten's 21 man squad for their upcoming friendly with Croatia. However, the Dutch boss says the door is not closed on Kuyt.

"Can he do something to return to the squad? Absolutely: play good football," said Van Basten.

"He must make such an impression at his club that we cannot ignore him.

"We must make choices and at the moment our choices are different. Other players are doing better.

"But if Dirk can make himself an important player for Liverpool, it could be that he returns to the national squad."