It has been a difficult time for Eden Hazard at Real Madrid. The Spaniard joined Madrid in 2019, after 7 years at Chelsea where he was one of the best players in the Premier League at the time.

Now a bench warmer at the Santiago Bernabéu, the 31-year-old Belgium captain has vowed to change the narrative during the World Cup, as he insists he’s not useless.

When asked whether he deserved a starting place in Roberto Martinez’s side, Hazard said: “Judging from what I did in the last two seasons, no. But from what I did in the last 15 season, yes.

“I have even more desire to show that I still know how to play football. I didn’t become useless in two or three years.

“This will be my third (World Cup). I want to show Belgians that I am still there and that they can count on their captain.

“This may be our last chance of winning something with this great generation. And we are going to try it all.”