“I’ve been playing against Orange for half my life,” Sherida Spitse said at a press conference in Leeds. And I am very proud to play my 200th international match tomorrow.” There she will start her European Championship training campaign for Orange Women tomorrow evening with a friendly against host country England.
“When I started playing football as a child, I dreamed of playing for the Orange squad. I never thought that I would make my debut at the age of sixteen. It was against England. It is very special that we play against them again, like it is belongs.” has been.”
captaincy vs. Wiegman
Spitse, now 32, said it was very special tomorrow for him to wear the captain’s armband against England, who normally sits on the arm of goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal. He finds it equally special to meet Sarina Wiegman, England national coach, who has been so successful with Orange for years.
Sherida Spitse on Orange training
Orange Photos
Spitse surpassed Annemieke Griffioen (156) and became the international record of Orange in 2019. With his 200th choice, he will soon be 25th on the international world record list.
“Tomorrow is my day”, Spitse laughed. “But for me it’s mainly about the performance of the team. This friendly match against a leading country like England will be crucial in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers against Belarus (next Tuesday, editor’s note) and the European Championship.
“A masterclass press conference”
This last comment can count on the nod of national coach Mark Parsons, who sits next to Spitse. “Sherida just gave a masterclass press conference,” said Orange’s English manager.
“You could see from everything he said that his mentality was completely involved in the process. Every answer he gave was about the next step. He knows exactly what the ultimate goal is and which steps lead to it.”
That’s why Parsons regularly asks Spitse to address the players in the orange team. With the European Championship fast approaching, it will only happen more often.
International Archives of Orange Women
| 1. Sherida Spitse | 199 | |
| 2. Anneieke Griffioen (dropped out in 2011) | 156 | |
| 3. Dyanne Bito (retired 2015) | 146 | |
| 4. Marleen Wissink (retired in 2006) | 141 | |
| 5. Daphne Koster (retired 2013) | 139 | |
| 6. Manon Melis (discontinued in 2016) | 136 | |
| 7. Lieke Martens | 133 | |
| 8. Loes Geurts (retired 2020) | 125 | |
| 9. Danielle van de Donk | 123 | |
| 10. Sylvia Smit (retired in 2013) and Vivianne Miedema | 106 |
“We showed footage of a very young Sherida during the boot camp,” explains Parsons. “What he will achieve by playing 200 international matches tomorrow is a really big achievement. No one in the Netherlands comes close and everyone wonders how Sherida managed that. You have seen the specific functions and behaviors that you to play in the video Parsons praised his captaincy.
The national coach said: “Really, his level is higher than any other player. He has maximum concentration every day and a lot of attention to detail,” he continued. “And it struggles when other players are not focused on the same level. He tries to bring them to his level and constantly reminds them of his level.”
Watch the beautiful words of National Coach Mark Parsons for Sherida Spitse in the video below.
“Every top team needs a player like Sherida to perform. He is a big winner in everything he does. You rarely come across such players. I am thrilled that tomorrow we will be celebrating Sherida’s special milestone.”
‘250 choices? Who knows’
The KNVB has Spitse on July 2 in the friendly against Finland in Enschede, followed by friends and family in the stands. “I think this recognition is very special,” says Spitse. “Normally I never look back and just want to move on. I’m really going to stop with this step, it does something to me.”
He has no intention of stopping yet. “250 caps? Who knows it is possible. We heal more slowly as we age. I will have to take good care of my body. But if we play a few more big tournaments with the Orange, it can go quickly. †
Source: NOS
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