Edwin van der Sar admits that Holland's encouraging start to Euro 2008 will count for nothing if they do not go on to claim glory.
But experienced goalkeeper Van der Sar, who landed the Premier League and UEFA Champions League with Manchester United last term, is remaining level-headed despite his nation's impressive opening.
"Our team can be very good, but, at the moment, we are still in the early stages," the shot-stopper told the Daily Star.
"It was the same with United. Two weeks before the end of the season, everyone was saying how great Manchester United were and all the press were talking about us.
"But you will have nothing in your hands to show for it. That's the same here.
"All you guys are writing things about us and of course we played well (against Italy) - but there are many games left.
"We have only had our first game and now need to maintain or improve our performances."
