City’s De Bruyne ‘Honoured’ To Be Named Belgium Captain

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - December 16, 2017 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne scores their second goal REUTERS/Phil Noble

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne said on Tuesday he was “honoured” to be named Belgium captain following Eden Hazard’s retirement from international football.

The Red Devils coach Domenico Tedesco chose playmaker De Bruyne for the position after Real Madrid’s Hazard, who turned 32 in January, ended his Belgium career following last year’s World Cup.Tedesco, who took over from Roberto Martinez after the tournament, has called up 19-year-olds Zeno Debast and Romeo Lavia to what was an ageing squad.“It’s an honour for me to be named and represent the country in this way,” De Bruyne told RTL-TVI television.

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“I’m almost 32. I’ve never considered international retirement. I think I can still bring something to the table and help the youngsters,” he added.

Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Chelsea attacker Romelu Lukaku will be De Bruyne’s vice-captains.

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De Bruyne was one of the players criticised after The Red Devils were knocked out in the group stage in Qatar.

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