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Martinez not ruling out Belgium call-up for Kompany after Anderlecht player-coach appointment

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez says Vincent Kompany will still be considered for a place in the national team despite having taken on a new role as player-manager of Anderlecht.

The centre-back announced his departure from Manchester City on Sunday after 11 years in England as he returns to the club he started his career with , signing a three-year contract to take over at the helm this summer.

Injury limited Kompany to 26 appearances in all competitions this season, but the 33-year-old captain played an important role as he scored the winning goal in his side's penultimate Premier League game against Leicester City, setting them up to beat Liverpool to the title on the final day.