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Liverpool Echo
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Kyle Newbould

Romelu Lukaku sent Divock Origi message after Belgium knocked out of the World Cup

Belgium have been knocked out of the World Cup after the group stages following their 0-0 draw against Croatia.

Roberto Martinez's side failed to score at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium this afternoon, with former Everton man Romelu Lukaku squandering a series of gilt-edged chances to send his side through to the round-of-16. Belgium had 34 shots on goal throughout their three games, managing just one goal.

Lukaku, who had played just 31 minutes of club football since the end of August, came on at half-time with Martinez in need of a goal and deciding to roll the dice. But a combination of unfortunate bounces and a lack of match sharpness saw the usually clinical striker miss a number of glaring chances.

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