NETHERLANDS AND MANCHESTER United defender Daley Blind says playing under father Danny was “a dream that came true” despite the elder’s sacking as national team boss.

Danny Blind oversaw a morale-sapping 2-0 loss to Bulgaria on Saturday, which left the country that finished second and third respectively at the past two World Cups in danger of missing out on a second consecutive major tournament.

Having replaced Guus Hiddink during the Oranje’s ill-fated bid to reach Euro 2016, Danny Blind departs with Netherlands fourth in Group A — six points behind leaders France.

Daley Blind played 90 minutes in Sofia as Spas Delev’s first-half brace gave Bulgaria the points and, following his father’s dismissal on Sunday, he reacted on Instagram.

Working together as father and son at the top level was a dream that came true,” he said in a post. “You never walked away from your responsibilities and you never gave up. I’m proud of you.”

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