De Bruyne breaks Welsh hearts in seven-goal thriller

Elsewhere, sacked Italy manager Luciano Spalletti bowed out with a victory after his side laboured to an uninspired 2-0 home win over Moldova.

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal against Wales. Pic: AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Wales suffered a dramatic 4-3 World Cup qualifying defeat to Belgium as their incredible comeback from three goals down eventually proved in vain.

Kevin De Bruyne was the Belgium match-winner two minutes from time to deny Wales a precious point in Brussels.