Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has been left out of the Belgium squad for friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and England this month because of a groin strain.

The 32-year-old has also been ruled out of City’s FA Cup quarter-final with Newcastle United on Saturday.

Belgium face Ireland on March 23 and England at Wembley on March 26

Manager Domenico Tedesco said De Bruyne has struggled with the injury “for the last few matches”.