Elia dreaming big with the Netherlands
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
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Eljero Elia only broke into the Netherlands side in September, but having forced his way into the squad is expecting big things in South Africa: "Now it is our time, and we have to do it."
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Netherlands forward Eljero Elia only made his international debut in September, but after an impressive season at Hamburger SV the 23-year-old is already expecting big things at his first FIFA World Cup. Here he recalls his first goal for the Oranje, explains why Romário had such a big impact on his career and muses on the Netherlands' chances in South Africa. "Now it is our time, and we have to do it," he told UEFA.com.