Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has urged England’s youngsters to widen their football horizons by playing overseas. The Belgium central defender, who yesterday confirmed he has signed a new five-year contract with City, also believes England will play in a World Cup final by 2030. Belgium are emerging as one of European football’s leading nations, boasting talent such as Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Jan Vertonghen. Their emergence as a world force is in stark contrast to England’s recent decline. Hard-earned: Kompany says he owes a lot of his success to moving abroad at a young age Down with the kids: Kompany joined Phil Jagielka, John O'Shea and Wes Morgan to launch the new season
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Kompany predicts England will make a World Cup final by 2030
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English players too scared to move abroad early
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But unrivaled resources will mean national game flourishes eventually
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Kompany says he owes success to early moves and good experiences
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