The English mock the Red Devil: “Doesn't Belgium have someone better than him?”

The Red Devils had a successful first half in their training match against England on Tuesday night. Belgium entered the first half leading 1-2. However, one demon was targeted by English followers on social media 'X'.

National coach Domenico Tedesco's side started the match at Wembley Stadium as outsiders, but were soon able to take the initiative. Youri Tielemans mercilessly punishes a blunder by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The Aston Villa midfielder, playing in a higher role, also made the score 1-2 at the end of the second half after a wonderful pass from Romelu Lukaku.

Meanwhile, England came in first place. When Ivan Toney accelerated into the penalty area, Jan Vertonghen conceded a penalty kick. The defender claimed he hit the ball first, but that was not 100 percent clear on replay. Therefore, VAR did not intervene.

Contempt of the English language

However, Tony converted the eleven meters flawlessly. Bad luck for Vertonghen. With all his experience, he kept himself well, but when the English increased their pace, he sometimes had to do all he could to keep up.

Although this is not entirely illogical, Vertonghen will turn 37 in a month. In “X” he was ridiculed by many Englishmen. Many followers of the Training Bowl don't understand that Vertonghen is still a permanent fixture for the Belgians after all these years.

In 2044, 56-year-old Jan Vertonghen will still be a regular in Belgium

– Pym (@Pymmmmmmmmmmmmmm) March 26, 2024

How come Belgium still doesn't have a better centre-back than 87-year-old Jan Vertonghen

– G_mble (@G_mble9) March 26, 2024

Wait say I swear Jan Vertonghen is still here??

– Loki (@1Lukwarm_) March 26, 2024

It's impossible for me to see Jan Vertonghen in 2024…? I thought he retired 😭😭
– Kasran

-searchlight. (@scottok) March 26, 2024

Vertonghen will remain an optimist forever 😂🛎️🔚💩

— Dusty! (@Official_Dusty) March 26, 2024

It's 2024 and Vertonghen is still playing for Belgium??🤣🤣 They don't have other defenders or what??

– Here's Thespian✌ (@tumuz_amon) March 26, 2024

Does Vertonghen still play football?

– Tsuni (@lapsy_tsa1) March 26, 2024

Why is Jan Vertonghen playing international football and not in a nursing home?

— Digital Fentanyl Consumer 🍉 (@GordonNoBank) March 26, 2024

Jan Vertonghen will lead Belgium's defense in 2024 pic.twitter.com/D4WsUSLzEC

– Denny Crane🇿🇦 (@Lloydbhudda) March 26, 2024

amazing. Jan Vertonghen still plays – presumed dead/retired.

– Graham Winstanley (@grahamwinstanley4) March 26, 2024

I didn't know that Vertonghen still played for Belgium. Kinda thought he was done with international football, honestly. #Get pregnant

– Tracy Payne (@justtracy) March 26, 2024

Vertonghen is still playing and is a bit mental

– Biggunner (@awayshow) March 26, 2024