Belgium proved World Cup credentials - De Bruyne

  Kevin De Bruyne felt Belgium proved to the world how good they are with their stunning victory over Brazil on Friday. Belgium shocked the five-time champions 2-1 in their World Cup quarter-final in Kazan to set up a last-four clash with France. De Bruyne himself was outstanding, getting on the scoresheet with a fierce long-range strike after his Manchester City team-mate Fernandinho had put through his own net. Brazil did reply through substitute Renato Augusto late on but Belgium withstood considerable pressure to prevail. De Bruyne told BBC Sport: "It is not easy to play against Brazil, they are such a wonderful team. "But the power we have as a team has shown today, especially the first half. I think we played magnificently. "The second half was very difficult and the last 15 minutes were a character test but I think we showed the world what we are capable of." There was controversy in the second half as Brazil had a strong penalty appeal turned down but Belgium made the most of their fortune. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a number of good saves in the second half, including an excellent fingertip stop to deny Neymar in injury time. The Chelsea keeper said: "I think I...