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Graeme Souness hails Kevin De Bruyne for taking Belgium to 'a different level' and his 'sixth sense' after inspiring comeback win over Denmark - as he insists his team-mates 'grew in stature' when he came on

Kevin de Bruyne was a 'different level' in changing the game for Belgium having rescued his team after half-time against Denmark, according to Graeme Souness.

The Manchester City midfielder, who is returning from a fractured eye socket and broken nose, was brought on by Roberto Martinez with his side a goal down in Copenhagen.

De Bruyne duly delivered a masterclass, knitting play together and providing a goal and assist to propel his team into the knockout stages of Euro 2020.

Kevin de Bruyne changed the game for Belgium with a goal and assist against Denmark

Kevin de Bruyne changed the game for Belgium with a goal and assist against Denmark

The midfielder was brought on a the break with Denmark dominating the first half

The midfielder was brought on a the break with Denmark dominating the first half

In the ITV studio, Souness was full of praise for the 29-year-old, saying: 'We never mentioned the defenders in the second half, it's as if De Bruyne comes on and everyone grew in stature.