Outspoken Van Gaal eyes emotional run with Holland

Key player: Holland’s Frenkie de Jong (left) scored once for Holland in the Group A match against hosts Qatar. — AP

LOUIS van Gaal has his sights set on an emotional World Cup run as the outspoken Holland coach prepares for today’s last 16 clash with the United States.

If Van Gaal’s side make it to the latter stages of the World Cup in Qatar it would provide one of the most poignant stories of the tournament.