Russia coach Guus Hiddink has signed a new contract to remain in the post until the end of June 2010.
Hiddink's deal had been due to expire after Euro 2008, but the Dutchman made it clear he would be willing to continue in the role after leading the team in Austria and Switzerland.
The 61-year-old put pen to paper on his new two-year deal on Monday evening at the team hotel ahead of Wednesday's friendly international in Romania.
Russia, who finished second in their Euro 2008 qualifying group behind Croatia and ahead of England, will face Sweden, Spain and holders Greece in Group D at this summer's finals.
The 61-year-old put pen to paper on his new two-year deal on Monday evening at the team hotel ahead of Wednesday's friendly international in Romania.
Russia, who finished second in their Euro 2008 qualifying group behind Croatia and ahead of England, will face Sweden, Spain and holders Greece in Group D at this summer's finals.
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