Roberto Martinez
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In Russia, it was the bronze medal.
So at this point, they well deservedly called the golden generation.
But there is an expectation, there is a feeling that...
Belgium could do something important in a big tournament.
No, I think in our case you cannot play it down.
Why would you play it down?
These players are used to it.
These players are the main players in the best teams around Europe and they expect it to win.
They expect it to go out and perform.
And I think it's not a pressure that they're not used to.
It's a nice feeling.
It's almost a target.
It's an aspiration to be together.
I think that's what you learn as a manager, a club-level manager, an international manager.
When the game is played, the whole nation is behind you.
The whole nation leaves every kick of every player.
And I think it's important that you come to accept that feeling
And I think our players now, they're in a good age.
I would say that we've got almost around four or five players that did nearly the 100 caps, which is an incredible landmark.
And I think this group are ready to cope with that sort of pressure.