Belgium advertise vacant manager's job online following Marc Wilmots' departure

Belgium have widened their search for a new head coach - by posting a job advert online.

The Red Devils have been looking for a new boss since sacking Marc Wilmots following a disappointing Euro 2016 quarter-final exit to Wales.

But in an apparent bid to give their hunt fresh impetus, the Belgian FA has advertised the vacancy on their official website - and anyone can apply.

The "desired profile" of the person tasked with getting the best from the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard must, according to the ad, be a "strong communicator" with "experience and results in the currently fast changing world of football".

Those who reckon they fit the bill are invited to email technical director Chris van Puyvelde before the July 31 deadline - but they may face competition from Louis van Gaal.

The former Manchester United boss, who led the Netherlands to the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup, is the bookies' favourite for the job and the president of the Belgian FA admitted he could come into contention.

"Van Gaal might be a potential candidate," Francois de Keersemacker told reporters on Friday. "We will see if he puts himself forward. If he does then we will evaluate his candidacy."

Belgium head coach vacancy - job profile (translated from French): 

- Must have experience and achieved success in the fast changing world of modern football

- Proven track record in transmitting tactical and strategical knowledge to the world's top level players

- An open and strong communicator

- Someone who masters social context and high performance

- Someone who has mastered the management of age generations

- With a proven track record of implementing a culture of "high performance"

- Proven to be able to operate at the heart of an existing structure and organisation and wishes to consult with the Belgian FA in matters of team management, training facilities and financial, commercial and communication framework.