The striker, 33, made his last appearance for Holland after they lost in the quarter-finals to Russia at Euro 2008, but has hinted he would like to play again.

“I want to deliver the goods in the shirt of Hamburg and to win things with this team,” said the Dutchman, who signed from Real Madrid. “I hope the Dutch selectors will contact me again so I can take part in the World Cup.”

He scored 33 goals for Holland in 64 matches, but announced his retirement for a second time following Euro 2008 after a disagreement with then coach Marco van Basten.

Hamburg have pulled off a coup by signing the former Manchester United star, and he said he was eager to join.

“The Bundesliga has always interested me and is one of the reasons why I accepted Hamburg’s offer. In my opinion, this is one of the best leagues in the world alongside Spain and England.”

He has signed a contract until June 2011 and Hamburg are reported to have spent £3.5 million on bringing him to the club.

Meanwhile Fifa president Sepp Blatter has hinted the governing body could sanction the use of video technology.

He had spoken out against it, saying it would disrupt the flow of the game. However, he now admits Fifa will discuss it in March and could bring in goal-line cameras after the World Cup.

“I’m not absolutely against it,” he said. “If the technology is ready to adopt, then I am in agreement.”