Belgium recall Huddersfield striker Laurent Depoitre for Mexico and Japan internationals... while Adnan Januzaj handed return by Roberto Martinez
- Laurent Depoitre hasn't played for Belgium since making his debut in 2015
- The Huddersfield forward tweeted he is 'proud to be back' after earning a recall
- Former Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj has also earned a recall
- While United's Marouane Fellaini is injured, as well as Toby Alderweireld
- Belgium captain Vincent Kompany has also been excused due to a calf injury
Huddersfield forward Laurent Depoitre has been recalled by Belgium for this month's friendlies against Mexico and Japan.
The 28-year-old has not played for his country since making his debut against Andorra in October 2015, but has impressed Roberto Martinez with his form this season for the Terriers.
Depoitre posted on Twitter: 'Proud to be back in the Belgian squad! Looking forward to it! #RedDevils'.
Laurent Depoitre has been handed his first Belgium call up since making his debut in 2015
Proud to be back in the Belgian squad! ���� Looking forward to it! #RedDevils pic.twitter.com/wRyTyyP6ej
— Laurent Depoitre (@laudepoitre) November 3, 2017
Former Manchester United and Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj, now with Real Sociedad, has also been brought back into the international fold, along with Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan despite a seemingly strained relationship with Martinez.
Nainggolan, 29, has not played for Belgium since March and threatened to quit international football in the summer.
Adnan Januzaj has earned himself a recall after consistent performances for Real Sociedad
Tottenham centre back Toby Alderweireld misses out after picking up a calf strain in the Champions League win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, with Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke, Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini (both knee) and Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany (calf) also injured.
Belgium are now preparing for next summer's World Cup in Russia after dominating their qualifying group - winning nine in 10 games and finishing top by nine points - and will face Mexico on Friday, November 10 and followed by a visit by Japan four days later.
Toby Alderweireld (left) limps off for Tottenham while Marouane Fellaini is still absent
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