Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey whilst with the Dutch squad

Brian Brobbey may have walked off from the Netherlands 1-1 draw with Ecuador with mixed emotions, but one thing was clear, the Sunderland striker is ready for a big summer. And he’s receiving elite guidance to get there.

Voetbal Primeur report comments from the 24-year-old today, in which he admits he’s fighting to head to the World Cup.

Striker making efforts to improve

He’s already been working with a special coach to become a better striker, and now it seems he’s turned to one of the best for extra help. NOS report the Sunderland man has ‘received some valuable tips’ from Ruud van Nistelrooy behind the scenes.

“I just have to keep doing my best at my club (Sunderland),” Brobbey said. “I need to be involved in goals and in the game as well. Then it should all work out.”

Unfortunately for Brobbey, he was unable to make an impact against the South American side as the Dutch battled with 10 men.

It was a tough evening for him, but he knows where he needs to improve, nonetheless.

“I was isolated waiting for those balls,”...