I surely hope he returns for the EuroCup...his play in Japan/Korea was superb. He's been the glue in the Belgium's midfield for years...it will be interesting if anyone can step up to his status. http://www.soccernet.com/europe/news/2002/0812/20020812belatheunis.html
Unfortunately he repeated several times that his carreer with the national team finished at the end of WC. Too bad really...