Fellaini: In England the standard is very high

Marouane Fellaini is convinced that playing in England has added a new dimension to his game as he looks to help Belgium take a step towards the FIFA World Cup finals with two wins against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

“In England the standard is very high,” he said. “From the first minute until the final whistle the game is played at breakneck speed. I have to do my best to reach that level in every match. In the last six months I have improved. Playing in England is an advantage when it comes to international games. The standard of international football is no higher than it is in England, whereas it is a big step up from playing in Belgium.”