'I think our chance was 2018': Kevin De Bruyne writes off Belgium's World Cup hopes as the Man City talisman says their golden generation is 'ageing' and has 'lost some key players' after finishing third in Russia

Kevin De Bruyne has offered a bleak assessment of Belgium's chances to win the World Cup in Qatar.

The Manchester City star has been an integral member of his national side during their ascendency up the world rankings throughout the last decade.

However, after crashing out in the tournament's semi-finals in Russia, De Bruyne candidly wondered if Belgium's opportunity to capture the biggest prize in football has already passed them by.

'I think our chance was 2018. We have a good team, but it is ageing.