Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer is set to use Euro 2008 to secure a move away from Ewood Park.

Ooijer struggled for first-team football at Blackburn last season, but he has been named in Holland's 23-man squad for this summer's European Championships.

And the former PSV Eindhoven centre-back - who agreed a 12-month contract extension at Blackburn in February - is hoping to use any appearances in Austria and Switzerland as a route away from the club.

"I have spoken to my agent and I will concentrate on Euro 2008," the 33-year-old told the Daily Star.

"He knows what I want. I am open to another club because I do not wish to sit on the bench."

Ooijer joined Blackburn in August 2006 in a £2million move from PSV and he has gone on to make 47 appearances for the Premier League outfit.

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