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Mark Van Bommel hits back at critics

Van Bommel hits back at critics
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Netherlands midfielder Mark Van Bommel insists that he is not to blame for their poor form at Euro 2012.

Netherlands midfielder Mark Van Bommel has refused to take the blame for Holland's poor form at Euro 2012.

The 35-year-old has been singled out for criticism following his performances in Poland and Ukraine, but Van Bommel has insisted that he is not to blame.

"Before, I was a hero; now I am only Van Marwijk's son-in-law. Age has nothing to do with it. If there is a hole between our defensive line and our midfield, it is not because I am walking around the pitch," he told reporters.

Netherlands face Portugal in Group B on Sunday.

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