Belgium moved to the top of the FIFA rankings in October and Axel Witsel feels the friendly with Italy will show if it is worthy.
Axel Witsel says Belgium must prove it belongs at the top of the FIFA rankings against Italy in Brussels on Friday.
Marc Wilmots' side moved above world champion Germany and 2015 Copa America runner-up Argentina to lead the table of international teams for the first time in its history last month.
Belgium topped its qualifying group for Euro 2016, and has lost just once since its World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Argentina last year.