Steven Defour is hoping to force his way back into the Belgium squad after making an impressive Premier League debut for Burnley in a 2-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday.
Defour set up Andre Gray for Burnley s second goal at Turf Moor in front of new Belgium coach Roberto Martinez, who was watching from the stands, after completing a club-record move from Anderlecht.
Martinez spoke with Defour after the match and the 28-year-old is aiming for an international recall to add to his 46 caps after being left out of the squad since November 2015.
It s a good thing that [Martinez] came, Defour told La Derniere Heure. I had the chance to speak with him after the match.
He didn t give anything away concerning his selection. It was more to do with a first contact.
It s clear that I would like to play for the national team again.
It s always an honour to wear the colours of your country and I m ready if he needs me.
Defour impressed on his Premier League debut, although he could only complete 56 minutes before a knee injury forced him off, with the former Porto man happy with his impact.
It was obviously nice to start that way, Defour said. I could hardly have dreamed of better.
The supporters were super and the atmosphere was fantastic. It s very different to Belgium. Here the fans support their team until the end.
