![(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 19, 2017 Everton's Dutch manager Ronald Koeman gestures on the touchline during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Everton and Lyon at Goodison Park, in Liverpool.
Dutch former star player Ronald Koeman was on February 6, 2018 anointed coach of the national team, given the Herculean task of restoring the country's pride after a series of humiliating defeats. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TVPGQ7F2VPTUKQHXOYSZMSTDHM.jpg?smart=true&auth=bb70cef4edc734602bcceedb984c69276c33e08a0e548abb88f6954b0601490a&width=400&height=225)
Ronald Koeman was on February 6, 2018 anointed coach of the Dutch national team. Oli Scarff / AFP
Ronald Koeman was on February 6, 2018 anointed coach of the Dutch national team. Oli Scarff / AFP
Ronald Koeman named Netherlands manager 'up to and including the 2022 World Cup'
First job since Dutchman was sacked by Everton following a poor run of results last October
Agence France Presse
06 February, 2018