Estonia 0-3 Belgium: Romelu Lukaku strikes twice to earn much-needed Euro 2024 qualifying victory in Tallinn

Captain Romelu Lukaku scored twice to lead Belgium to a much-needed 3-0 victory over Estonia in Euro 2024 qualifying. Belgium's build-up to the match was dominated by Thibaut Courtois pulling out of the squad amid an apparent spat about the captaincy, but the Red Devils did not miss him in Tallinn. Ad Lukaku scored twice in the space of three first-half minutes to settle the contest, with both goals coming from crosses.

First Lukaku acrobatically guided Aster Vranckx's out-swinger from the right into the far corner, then he met Arthur Theate's pinpoint delivery from the left to double the lead. Euro QualifyingCourtois hits back at Belgium boss Tedesco over 'offended' captaincy claimYESTERDAY AT 20:41 Matz Sels made his competitive debut in the Belgium goal with Courtois absent, but was never tested. Johan Bakayoko added a classy third for the Red Devils in the 90th minute, cutting between two defenders before curling a low shot past Karl Hein.

Belgium now have seven points from three games and sit second in Group F. Estonia have one from three and look unlikely to qualify for a maiden European Championship. Euro 2024 Qualifying fixtures/results Euro 2024 Qualifying standings TALKING POINT — Lukaku finds solace on international duty Lukaku suffered an ignominious end to the club season in the Champions League final, but has bounced back admirably in Belgium colours.

Captaining the side in Kevin De Bryne's absence, he has scored three goals in two games and almost single-handedly salvaged four points. A difficult international break for the Red Devils could have been a disaster were it not for Lukaku's goals and leadership. Lukaku's club future is up in the air and recent struggles have led some to cast him as a tragic