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Nilis returns to Belgium contention

First Published: Nov 16, 1999

PSV Eindhoven star Luc Nilis has reversed his decision to retire from international football.

The Belgian star quit the national team last year after a string of miserable results. Under new coach Robert Waseige though the Euro 2000 hosts easily beat Italy on Saturday night 3-1in a Lecce friendly to boost morale and confidence as the countdown to the finals starts in earnest.