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FIFA World Cup 2018: Romelu Lukaku's sparkler lights up Belgium

Brace by striker gives Roberto Martinez's men a perfect warm-up with 4-1 win over Costa Rica; fires warning to opponents before heading to Russia

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Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (left) scores against Costa Rica during a friendly at Brussels on Monday. Belgium won 4-1. Pic/AFP

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (left) scores against Costa Rica during a friendly at Brussels on Monday. Belgium won 4-1. Pic/AFP

Romelu Lukaku's brace gave England something to think about as Belgium warmed up for the World Cup with a 4-1 win over Costa Rica on Monday. Lukaku is finding some form ahead of the tournament in Russia which pits the Red Devils with England in Group 'G', scoring in Brussels after netting against Egypt last week.

That took his tally to 13 goals in the last nine international games, as he also provided an assist, and will be Belgium's main threat in what should be the group decider against Gareth Southgate's side on June 28. Dries Mertens and Michy Batshuayi also scored for Roberto Martinez's men after Bryan Ruiz had put Costa Rica ahead. Belgium had created some early chances but it was the visitors who took a 24th minute lead.

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