By the same token, Van Gaal might not view Fellaini as a holding midfielder, especially if he saw some performances for United last term when the Belgian badly laboured in that deeper role. Mind you, that doesn’t stop Marc Wilmots from picking him in this position. Lining up on Tuesday night next to Axel Witsel, Fellaini’s role was straightforward, especially when Belgium grabbed hold of the ball. With Witsel staying put, his partner would get himself in the box when a cross looked like coming in, which was pretty much how he scored his header in the opening group game against Algeria.