COMMENT: Taking up the tag of dark horses may be
tough for a side who have not played finals football for 12 years, but
senior players are looking to inspire a new generation
By Kris Voakes in Sao Paulo
Few countries approaching a first World Cup in 12 years would carry with them quite so much expectation.
Belgium have just one player with any tournament experience, and only a fourth-place finish in 1986 by way of previous World Cup credentials, yet they came into the 2014 version as fifth favourites.
That was thanks to a fantastic qualification record mixed with the fact they have one of the most star-studded squads in the competition. Thibaut Courtois and Toby Alderweireld were three minutes shy of being Spanish and European double winners last month, while 11 more players ply their trade at the top end of the English Premier League.
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