Vanaken tipped to start as Belgium prepare for Iran

Boskamp: start Vanaken against Iran

Johan Boskamp has one piece of advice for the Belgium staff ahead of Sunday's match against Iran: play Hans Vanaken.

"Met Hansie kan je voetballen én scoren," Boskamp said (3). With him you can play football and score. The former Feyenoord man sees Vanaken as the player who gives your team control in possession while carrying a real goal threat.

The Group G clash in Seattle is a chance to build on the Egypt opener, and Boskamp's point is simple: Vanaken on the pitch means a team that keeps the ball and finds the net.

Belgium v Iran: what to expect Sunday

Your team faces Iran in the second group match, and the preview from 101greatgoals lays out the predicted lineup and where to watch (1). Iran will sit deep and hit on the break. Belgium's task is breaking down a compact block, and that is exactly the kind of game where Vanaken's passing range matters most.

Union Sint-Gillis bid for Hokke rejected

ADO Den Haag have turned down an offer from Union Sint-Gillis for Milan Hokke (2). No details on the fee. The Dutch second-division side are not letting the 21-year-old go without a bigger number on the table.