Belgium national coach Marc Wilmots has insisted that he did nothing wrong by playing Vincent Kompany in the dead-rubber Euro 2016 qualifier against Israel during the last international break.

Wilmots' decision to play injury-prone Kompany in the game was criticised by Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.

"I think we did exactly what we had to do," said Wilmots on Wednesday.

"In this case a player and a manager had a conversation and agreed playing for 60 minutes would be the best preparation. Vincent agreed and we made the decision together.

"His situation is that he is a top professional player of 30 years who knows exactly what he needs to do to be fit. I allow him to work how he wants.

"Many players come here injured and return healthy and match fit. I don't think we can do any better."