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VDS retires from international football - again!

Dutch Legend
By Chris,
October 24 2008
Edwin van der Sar has confirmed that his return to the Dutch international team was just a temporary measure - and that he has now played his last game for his country. An injury crisis meant the 38-year-old donned the gloves for the Netherlands' qualifying matches against Iceland and Norway last week - but he won't be adding to his 130 caps in the future.

VDS announced his international retirement after Euro 2008 - but the Dutch were left desperate as a goalkeeping crisis hit their World Cup qualifying campaign last week.

The United star agreed to postpone his farewell and played the full ninety minutes in matches against Iceland and Norway.

VDS kept two clean sheets as the Dutch secured respect 2-0 and 1-0 wins to stay on track for a place in South Africa in 2010. The former Fulham star has confirmed he'll be making no further appearances for Bert van Marwijk's side.

"I'm happy with this farewell. I knew this would be the last time, so I wanted to finish on a better note than when we lost to Russia at Euro 2008. That has been achieved."

Two wins and two clean sheets have certainly provided a fitting farewell for Van Der Sar.

Meanwhile, reports claim that the ‘keeper is considering extending his stay at Old Trafford. His contract ends at the end of the current campaign - but increasingly speculation states that he fancies another year or two with the club.

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