Since making his debut against Romania in May 1990, the attacking midfielder has proven a worthy member of the squad, often weighing in with important goals. He was tidy rather than threatening in the game against Sweden.

He netted in Schalke's 1997 UEFA Cup final first-leg win, and struck the decisive penalty in the second-leg penalty shoot-out.

Hit three goals in four matches at the end of last year for Belgium and was handed the skipper's armband back from Staelens. Ironically, these two were on target against Denmark as the final warm-up match ended in a 2-2 draw.