High-Performance General Manager Dave Wessels says the strong alignment between schools, academies and the professional game is the driving force behind the country's sustained success.

The 47-year-old took charge of 831 games in a distinguished 20-year career, including 432 matches in the Premier League.

Belgian Remco Evenepoel, 26, blasted over the stage 16 course along the shores of Lake Geneva 28 seconds quicker than reigning champion Pogacar in second.

Enzo Fernandez was sent off for a second booking after clattering into Spain's Pau Cubarsi in the closing stages of normal time in Sunday's 1-0 loss.