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Man City fans fume at Roberto Martinez for playing Kevin De Bruyne in Belgium's defeat by Italy

Manchester City fans have slammed Belgium boss Roberto Martinez, with some calling for him to be sacked after playing Kevin De Bruyne in their defeat by Italy.

The midfielder suffered a tear to his ankle ligament in the last 16 tie with Portugal but was still named in the starting line-up and played the full 90 minutes of the quarter-final match on Friday.

De Bruyne, who was a doubt going into the tournament after fracturing his nose and eye socket in the Champions League final, admitted it was a 'miracle' he played against Italy.