De Bruyne's double shows renewed commitment to Belgium cause
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium kept their perfect record in World Cup 2022 qualifying with a 3-0 win over Estonia in Tallinn.
De Bruyne had not featured for Belgium since the last international break in November due to injury, but he made a goalscoring return to the national team to help Roberto Martinez's side stay top of Group E.
The win was Belgium's fifth from five in qualifying, and they are now four points clear of second-placed Wales. Estonia, meanwhile, remain bottom of the group with one point from five games.
De Bruyne opened the scoring for Belgium in the 55th minute, firing home from close range after being set up by Romelu Lukaku. The Manchester City star then doubled his tally in the 83rd minute, curling a superb shot into the top corner from outside the box.
Thorgan Hazard added a third for Belgium in the 87th minute, finishing off a counter-attack with a clinical strike. The win was a welcome boost for Belgium, who will face a tough test in their next qualifying game away to Czech Republic on June 8.
De Bruyne's goalscoring return is a major boost for Belgium
De Bruyne has been one of the best midfielders in the world for several years, and his return to form is a major boost for Belgium. The Manchester City star is a key player for his country, and his goalscoring return will give Roberto Martinez's side a much-needed lift ahead of their next qualifying game.
De Bruyne's goalscoring record for Belgium is impressive. He has now scored 23 goals in 93 appearances for his country, and he is their all-time leading scorer in World Cup qualifying.
Belgium remain top of Group E
The win over Estonia keeps Belgium top of Group E, and they are now four points clear of second-placed Wales. Belgium will be confident of qualifying for the World Cup 2022, and they will be looking to maintain their perfect record when they face Czech Republic in their next qualifying game.
Czech Republic are a strong team, but Belgium will be confident of getting a result. They have a wealth of experience in the squad, and they will be looking to De Bruyne to inspire them to victory.
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