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FC Twente player Blaise N´Kufo celebrates against Rennes during their UEFA Cup football match in Enschede, The Netherlands. Twente won 1-0. |
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ENSCHEDE, Netherlands (AFP) - Former England boss Steve McClaren guided Dutch club Twente Enschede into the UEFA Cup group stages on Thursday after a 1-0 win over French side Rennes.
Twente had lost the first round, first leg clash in France 2-1 a fortnight ago, but that away goal, allied to Swiss international Blaise Kufo's strike here in the 68th minute, proved crucial.
McClaren, who has kick-started his football rehabilitation in the Netherlands following his failure to take England to the Euro 2008 finals, said: "1-0, it's the perfect result and it was deserved.
"The aim was to get to the break at 0-0 and I knew we would be stronger in the second half. That was the case. We stayed focused and defended well and I liked the way we managed the last 15 minutes.
"It was important to qualify and to continue to learn during matches of a high level on the international scene. It's important for the development of the club and the players. We're making progress."
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