Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez The challenge posed by Japan will be a familiar one to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez, despite Akira Nishino's arrival as head coach.

Roberto Martinez Kevin De Bruyne deserves more praise for his World Cup displays, according to Belgium coach Roberto Martinez.

Roberto Martinez There were some significant boosts for Roberto Martinez on Friday with Romelu Lukaku, Thomas Vermaelen and Vincent Kompany declared fit.

Roberto Martinez England will play Colombia in the second round at Russia 2018, while a 1-0 win in Kaliningrad earned Belgium a tie against Japan.

Roberto Martinez England are unlikely to have to deal with prolific Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, even though he is recovering well from an ankle injury.

Roberto Martinez England manager Gareth Southgate has been defiant over his desire to beat Belgium in Group G but Roberto Martinez sounded a different tone.

Roberto Martinez Gareth Southgate again made clear he finds the notion of England trying not to beat Belgium to aid their World Cup draw faintly ridiculous.

Roberto Martinez Roberto Martinez admits he may make wholesale changes to Belgium's team to face England on Thursday with injury and suspension to consider.

Roberto Martinez Michy Batshuayi will miss Belgium's friendlies against Mexico and Japan, while Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen will miss the former clash.