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And in the absence of a genuine Belgium correspondent, Jacob Whitehead had the task of discussing their chances.

Any surprise inclusions?

There is only one new call-up: Koni De Winter, 21, who has across the backline and as a defensive midfielder for Genoa. Tedesco has also stuck with 19-year-old prospect Arthur Vermeeren despite the midfielder struggling for game time since his move to Atletico Madrid in January.

Any surprise exclusions?

Yes — Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium’s best player, who is nursing a minor groin strain. The other notable players to miss out are Yannick Carrasco and Alexis Saelemaekers.

Thibaut Courtois announced in December that he would not participate in the tournament, feeling that he would not have time to recover from a long-term knee injury. Without Courtois, Wolfsburg’s Koen Casteels is the presumptive No 1.

What does the squad tell us about their preparation for the Euros?

Tedesco has spoken about a desire to make his squad younger — dropping Carrasco, 30, Axel Witsel, 35, and Toby Alderweireld, 35 — but this is a halfway-house squad that shows Belgium still believe they can win now.

One trait Tedesco appears to value highly is versatility. De Winter, Charles De Ketelaere, and Olivier Deman can play multiple roles, mirroring the approach Tedesco took in club football at RB Leipzig.