In Holland, you can step into the manager's office and ask him for clarity if you don't know why you're not playing and they are open with you.

If you see the kids now they have attitude and a strong character. They play one or two games and demand they are involved. I didn't have that. I was too polite. It is not maybe always good to have fight, but gives a stamp - it shows directly that 'I am here. I mean business.'

I definitely made the wrong choices. I left Holland too early, I probably should've stayed one more year for my development, but these things happen.

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