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Approaching the final matches of the 2006 World Cup qualifying cycle against Lithuania in the Belgian national team - major changes. The position of head coach of these teams was decided to be left by Aime`as Anthuenisas.
The main reason the strategist decided to step down is the unsuccessful performance in the qualifying matches. Belgians earned 11 points in nine matches and lost all chances to fight for a place in next year's World Cup.
A.Anthuenisas claimed he was not blaming himself for the team's failure, but according to the coach, any strategist who has been in his place and has not qualified for the World Cup must resign.
It is unclear who will take over the national team. Former national team coach Marc Wilmots has been named among possible candidates, but the country's football federation has not yet announced any specific names.
The Belgian footballers, who currently hold fourth place in Group Seven of the qualifiers, may still be surpassed by the Lithuanian team, but a victory is needed in Wednesday's match in Vilnius.
