Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has been praised by Belgian media after his role in their 1-0 win over Canada on Wednesday evening.
The 21-year-old came off the bench for Youri Tielemans at half-time, making his World Cup debut and changing the game in the process. Belgium took the lead on 44 minutes courtesy of Michy Batshuayi, but faced a a constant barrage of pressure from an energetic and dangerous Canadian outfit going into the break.
Former Everton boss Roberto Martinez decided to act at half-time, with Onana entrusted to change the dynamic of the midfield battle. And the Blues summer signing had the desired impact with a battling 45 minutes as he and his Red Devils side were able to hold out for an opening win.
