MX23RW : Sunday, October 6 05:35:59| >> :600:134266:134266:

Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium golden generation enjoying responsibility'

Roberto Martinez acknowledges that Belgium's current team is a "golden generation" and insists that the players are enjoying the responsibility that comes with the tag.

Roberto Martinez has admitted that Belgium's current team is a "golden generation" and insists that the players are enjoying the responsibility that comes with the tag.

The majority of the players that make up the Red Devils first team ply their trade for leading clubs in the Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga, and other illustrious European leagues.

Other countries, including England, have previously buckled under the pressure of the label, but Martinez claims that everything is in place in the Belgium setup to allow his charges to handle the pressure.

"Yes, this is a golden generation in terms of the quality of the players because they are fulfilling big roles at club level now and have developed a winning mentality," Martinez told The Telegraph.

"But World Cups don't understand about 'golden generations' or big reputations. They understand about being a team and being able to perform. That is my biggest intention: to allow what we all call in Belgium the 'golden generation' to enjoy the responsibility they are carrying.

"It is not a fear at all. It is something they really enjoy. This generation has got a talent that should allow the fans to get excited and to have a lot of belief. The understanding and preparation for a World Cup is overwhelming. There is a huge sense of responsibility and my job is to be 24 hours-a-day to make sure they have the perfect platform."

Belgium have qualified for the last two major international tournaments and will play in the same group as England in the 2018 World Cup.

ID:313189: cacheID:313189:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2344:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on November 9, 2016
Read Next:
Martinez wishes Allardyce well at Everton
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
2.30pm
Jets
@
Vikings
6pm
Panthers
@
Bears
6pm
Ravens
@
Bengals
6pm
Colts
@
Jags
6pm
Dolphins
@
Patriots
6pm
Bills
@
Texans
6pm
Browns
@
Washington
9.05pm
Cardinals
@
49ers
9.05pm
Raiders
@
Broncos
9.25pm
Packers
@
Rams
9.25pm
Giants
@
Seahawks
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool76011321118
2Manchester CityMan City7520178917
3Arsenal7520156917
4Chelsea6411157813
5Aston Villa6411129313
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle733187112
7Fulham7322108211
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs6312125710
9Brentford73131313010
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton623110829
11Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest62316519
12West Ham UnitedWest Ham72231011-18
13Bournemouth7223810-28
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd621358-37
15Leicester CityLeicester7133912-36
16Everton7124715-85
17Ipswich TownIpswich7043614-84
18Crystal Palace7034510-53
19Southampton7016415-111
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves7016921-121


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!