Frenchman Rudi Garcia (pictured) has been named the new manager of Belgium following the dismissal of Domenico Tedesco. His contract runs through until the 2026 World Cup.  Dutchman Louis van Gaal and local favourite Michel Preud’Homme were also among the candidates shortlisted,

Rudi Garcia has been hired as Belgium's new coach. The 60-year-old Garcia, who coached several big clubs including Napoli, Marseille and Roma in his much traveled career, has never managed a national side.

The Royal Belgian Football Association announced it had made the decision to part company with Domenico Tedesco last week, with the Italian lasting less than two years in the role