Roberto Martinez is counting on his knowledge of English football as he attempts to mastermind a Belgium victory over the Three Lions in the group stages of the World Cup.
Belgium boss Martinez spent 21 years in Britain as a player and manager, last coaching Everton for a three-year spell between 2013 and 2016.
The football fates drew up an intriguing sub-plot for the 44-year-old in Friday s draw in Moscow, with Belgium drawn in Group G alongside England, Panama and Tunisia.
And Martinez reflected on a special draw .
As they say, football is a way of living and I lived almost 21 years in the British game and in England, he told BBC Sport.
It s a very special draw. It s the World Cup and it s about preparation now with a challenging draw.
I think it is the most demanding group in terms of the travelling arrangements.
Group G !
