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Roberto Martinez believes Romelu Lukaku has 'absolutely everything' it takes to become world's best striker

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez believes Romelu Lukaku has all the tools to become the most dangerous striker in the world.

Having worked with the 23-year-old at Everton and now on the international stage, Martinez is well placed to comment on Lukaku's progress.

He told Football Focus: 'From a very young age, he had an incredible goalscoring threat. Any footballer that is special at the highest level, has to be outstanding at something.

Romelu Lukaku has everything to become the best striker in the world, says Roberto Martinez
Romelu Lukaku has everything to become the best striker in the world, says Roberto Martinez
Martinez (right) has worked with Lukaku at Everton and now internationally with Belgium
Martinez (right) has worked with Lukaku at Everton and now internationally with Belgium

'At the age of 23, I always believed he had the possibility of becoming the best No 9 in world football because he has absolutely everything,' he said.