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Van der Sar ready to go

last updated Friday 06th June 2003, 4:03 PM
Fulham Keeper Edwin van der Sar has admitted that he is ready to move on from Fulham in the summer.

The keeper missed a large chunk of last term, but was available for the final weeks of the season after shaking off the ankle problem he picked up in December.

Despite Holland coach Dick Advocaat recalling the former Juventus man to the Oranje squad, Fulham boss Chris Coleman opted for continuity by keeping faith with Maik Taylor.

Fulham Keeper Edwin van der Sar
Fulham Keeper Edwin van der Sar
Van der Sar performed superbly during the 1-1 draw with Portugal, and his desire to play for his country could well be the reason why he is considering moving on.

Holland failed to reach last summer`s World Cup finals, so time is running out for van der Sar to win awards with his country.

His best chance could come at Euro 2004, but his position as Holland`s number one would be placed in jeopardy by not playing regular first-team football.

With doubts over his position as Fulham number one clearly on his mind, van der Sar said: "I would gladly look to play at higher level.

"The price Fulham will ask for me is not excessively high.

"As the market is at the moment, you cannot afford to be choosy and say 'I only want to play in England'.

"Nowadays you have to be happy if there is interest from any club.

"There is nothing concrete yet, the market in Europe is static at the moment."

Fulham`s failure to join The Premiership`s elite has clearly left van der Sar contemplating his future.

"It has not ended up great," he told De Telegraaf. "The previous season was dramatic. But it was clear very quickly that we would not be challenging.

"At a certain point, you realise that it would be nice to win something again."

A desire for trophies on the international front could also be on van der Sar`s mind, and with Sander Westerveld performing so well for Real Sociedad, he may well need regular football to secure the number one jersey for Holland.
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