Stress-free Belgium have already made their critics eat their words and now they are ready to produce another major shock at a World Cup which has so far been full of surprises.

Belgium coach Robert Waseige believes his team have answered their critics after a 3-2 win over Russia put them into the second round.

Belgium coach Robert Waseige believes his team have answered their critics after a 3-2 win over Russia put them into the second round.

Russia coach Oleg Romantsev is ready to unleash Alexander Mostovoi on Belgium as his side look to clinch their place in the second round of the World Cup.

Belgium must now beat Russia to keep their World Cup dream alive after being held by Tunisia in their second Group H match in Oita today.

Belgium must now beat Russia to keep their World Cup dream alive after being held by Tunisia in their second Group H match in Oita today.

Japan coach Philippe Troussier saluted his side’s ‘‘wonderful’’ fightback against Belgium but admitted he was ‘‘frustrated’’ that they had not been able to hold on for a memorable win.

Japan coach Philippe Troussier saluted his side’s ‘‘wonderful’’ fightback against Belgium but admitted he was ‘‘frustrated’’ that they had not been able to hold on for a memorable win.

Belgium were given a real fright by World Cup co-hosts Japan before fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw in their Group H opener at Saitama Stadium.

Belgium were given a real fright by World Cup co-hosts Japan before fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw in their Group H opener at Saitama Stadium.

Belgium have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their World Cup opener against Japan in Saitama.

Coach Robert Waseige has suffered a double injury blow ahead of their World Cup opener against Japan in Saitama tomorrow.

Belgium have been hit by late injury scares to key defender Glen De Boeck and captain Marc Wilmots.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill will allow defender Joos Valgaeren to recover from a groin injury.