Read understands Oufkir's choice: 'Must be respected'

Netherlands U21 captain Read respects Oufkir's decision to represent Morocco after the pair won the U19 Euros together.

Givairo Read, captain of the Netherlands U21 side, has expressed understanding for Ayoub Oufkir's choice to play for Morocco. Read spoke to reporter Kalum van Oudheusden about the AZ right winger's international decision. The pair were teammates when they won the U19 European Championship together, so Oufkir's switch will be felt by the Dutch youth setup. Earlier, Michael Reiziger indicated dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled.