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Red-hot Lukaku makes World Cup history for Belgium

Romelu Lukaku made goalscoring history for Belgium in Saturday's World Cup clash with Tunisia, as he scored an impressive first-half double.

The Manchester United striker has now scored more than any other Belgian at a World Cup, having netted four goals in two games so far.

He has also scored more goals (seven) than any other Belgium international over World Cups and European Championships combined.

4 - Romelu Lukaku has scored four goals this #WorldCup, more than any other Belgian player has managed in a single tournament. Impression. pic.twitter.com/i3VqvSAjEF — OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) June 23, 2018

7 - Romelu Lukaku has now scored more goals in World Cups and European Championships than any other Belgium player in history.