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On the eve of facing England at Wembley, Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen confirmed on Friday (1st June) that Tottenham Hotspur were interested in signing him.

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England face Belgium on Saturday in their final friendly before Euro 2012.

The Belgians didn't qualify but boast a quality line up with several English Premier League stars - Vincent Kompany, Thomas Vermaelen, and Marouane Fellaini to name just a few.

Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen is another keen to hit Blighty, and he's not exactly coy on where he'd like to go.

SOUNDBITE (English) Jan Vertonghen, Belgium defender: "I would like to play in the Premier League."
Q. How close do you think it is?
"I am not in contact every day but I think they are pretty close now - in a couple of weeks, maybe days, (I'll know) what's happening."
Q. You specifically know which team you are going to be going to?
"Probably, yes. I know where I want to go and I think it is clear for everybody."
Q. Tottenham?
"Yes."

One player definitely moving to London is Eden Hazard. The highly-rated striker snubbed interest from various clubs and chose to sign for European Champions Chelsea.

Vermaelen says he'll be a great addition to the Premier League.

SOUNDBITE (English) Thomas Vermaelen, Belgium defender:
"He (Eden Hazard) is a great player technically - one of the best in our team so I think he will do well for Chelsea and I think he will be nice to watch for the spectators when they come to the stadium. It will be good for him."

Belgium will meet England on Saturday at Wembley Stadium.