Belgium 9-0 San Marino: 5 Talking Points | Euro 2020 Qualifiers

#1 Belgium right to be bullish about Euro 2020 chances

Belgium equalled their best-ever scoreline here and are justifiably among the Euro 2020 favourites

There's a reason why Belgium are the world's best team, according to FIFA rankings. They boast world-class players across the pitch - from defence and their goalkeeper into their attacking third, with various options and tactical possibilities galore.

Although de Bruyne and his former club teammate Vincent Kompany are notable absences, that doesn't take away from the fact this generation has a great chance of attaining silverware before they miss the proverbial window of opportunity.

They fell short last summer to eventual winners France at the semi-final stage, while a shock 3-1 defeat by Wales at the Euros three years ago proved a watershed moment for the Marc Wilmots era.

Significant steps have been made since then and among the national teams that will feature across Europe next summer, Belgium are rightly heavily-fancied. They can't afford to fall short much longer and recent progress proves they're serious about achieving their full potential.