Franky Van Der Elst

Franky's journey began at Molenbeek
When he was still very much a pipsqueak

Thereafter he wore the national rouge
And a career move to Club Brugge

Four world cups, eighty six to ninety eight
Two golden shoes for this defensive midfield great

Diligent carrier with Leo his namesake
For Enzo Scifo was the icing on the cake

Amazed after his only goal against Norway
Amidst thunderous applause by the Belgian soirée

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(c) Emdad Rahman
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