Van Bommel praises Ngoy after Belgium's win

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Belgium came from behind to defeat Turkiye 2-1 in its latest match, with Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere also on the scoresheet after a stunning free-kick from Arda Guler.

Ngoy started at centre-back alongside Brandon Mechele, with the Lille defender winning five of his nine duels, winning possession three times and recording a team-high six clearances.

"The central defence was very strong again. Take Ngoy. Apart from that one mistake at the start, he played a perfect game," Van Bommel said after the win over Turkiye.

"But actually, that applies to all his previous international matches. The prototype of the modern defender.

"He defends extremely cleanly, constantly anticipates, and always thinks one step ahead. He dares to defend high up the pitch and is physically very strong. He really is a top modern defender.

"I have to be careful with big statements, but I think he could become worth a lot of money in the long run."

Van Bommel's side is third in Group A1, but just one point behind leader Italy, which the Red Devils host in their final group match on Monday (AEDT).

"As a national team, you have little time. You have to convey your ideas as quickly as possible and ensure that the players execute them," Van Bommel added.

"I find that impressive about this group. That they did that again for fifty minutes. We lost control at a certain point. But that wasn't because Turkey overwhelmed us. That was due to choices we made ourselves.

"But what this team showed makes me absolutely satisfied."