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‘Colossal’: Wolves ace shines in latest display for his country, close to 98 percent passing accuracy

Giuseppe Labellarte

Thu 25 March 2021 17:45, UK Updated Thu 25 March 2021 18:47, UK

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Leander Dendoncker was in World Cup qualifying action for Belgium last night.

The Red Devils hosted Wales in their Group E opener in Leuven and came from behind to run out 3-1 winners.

Although the visitors opened the scoring in the 10th minute through Harry Wilson, Kevin De Bruyne got his nation back into the game with a superb goal from distance.

Following the Manchester City ace’s 22nd-minute rocket, Thorgan Hazard struck six minutes later to take a 2-1 lead into the break.

Belgium then scored again in the second half as Romelu Lukaku netted a penalty after Chris Mepham brought down Dries Mertens.

Dendoncker played the full 90 minutes and made .

“A colossal display by Dendoncker, who was immovable at times in the middle of the park,” wrote the , who gave him 7 out of 10.

Meanwhile, Belgian outlet gave him 8 out of 10, writing: “(Axel) Witsel’s designated replacement in the eyes of coach Roberto Martinez.

“Lined up next to his friend (Youri) Tielemans, just like back at Anderlecht.

“The midfielder did exactly what was expected of him: be there between the lines, collect some balls and get the team going.”

Victory saw Belgium record a 13th straight competitive win at home and go second in Group E behind the Czech Republic, who won 6-2 in Estonia.

Up next for Roberto Martinez’s side is Saturday’s qualifier against the Czechs, before they wrap up their programme against Belarus.