Hiddink agrees new Russia deal

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The Dutchman, whose troops face England in a Euro 2008 qualifying match next Wednesday, will stay in the job until 2010 after meeting with Russian football chief Vitaly Mutko.

Mutko said: "We share the same objectives as Hiddink. We will work together until 2010."

He continued in a press conference on Wednesday: "Before the game with England we have spoken about a new contract and we have reached an agreement in principle about an extension to his contract.

"Hiddink has told me he did not have such talented players at South Korea and Australia."

Hiddink added: "I can confirm we have reached an agreement and I am happy about that. The Russian Football Association (RFU) is thinking about the future."

Earlier, Hiddink had moved to quash speculation linking him with the Chelsea job.

The 60-year-old's name has regularly been mentioned in connection with the post since Jose Mourinho's departure last month, in part because of his association with the club's owner, Roman Abramovich.

The billionaire reportedly contributes to Hiddink's national team salary and the Dutch coach claims Abramovich wants him in place for the long term.

Hiddink told The Times: "I have met him five times: four times in London and once at the PSV (Eindhoven) training complex. As for all those stories about me being a candidate for the Chelsea job, we never discussed it."