Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will not select Toby Alderweireld just to help him secure a place in Belgium's World Cup squad.
Alderweireld, whose negotiations over a new contract have reportedly stalled, has featured just twice for Spurs in 2018 due to injury and the form of Jan Vertonghen and Davinson Sanchez.
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez warned the defender he needs regular minutes if he is going to earn a starting berth in Russia, but Pochettino will not let that affect his selection process.
"I have an amazing relationship with Roberto," said the Spurs boss.