I signed for Hull to get back in Dutch squad, says Vennegoor of Hesselink

Hull of a move: Jan Vennegoor of HesselinkJan Vennegoor of Hesselink has revealed he signed for Hull City in a bid to reclaim his place in the Holland side ahead of next year's World Cup in South Africa.The Dutch striker, who was available as a free agent after his contract at Celtic expired in the summer, signed a two-year deal with the Tigers on Thursday.Now Vennegoor of Hesselink is hoping some eye catching performances in the Barclays Premier League will persuade Dutch boss Bert van Marwijk to recall him to the side for 2010.'I want to play at the next World Cup,' said Vennegoor of Hesselink, who has been training at one of his former clubs, Steve McClaren's FC Twente, in recent weeks.'If I'm playing club games, that will give me the opportunity to get back into the Dutch squad.'Just before the summer, I was in the squad so I hope the national manager will select me when I start playing games again. For that to happen, I know I will have to be playing well for Hull City.'Vennegoor of Hesselink joins fellow new signings Kamel Ghilas, Jozy Altidore and Ibrahima Sonko. Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill has signed a new three-year contract. Boaz Myhill pledges his future to Hull City with three-year deal Hull beat off competition to sign former Celtic ace Jan Venegoor of Hesselink on two-year deal Ireland players fume after being made to travel in the cheap seats HULL CITY FC

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