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'Tielemans will be a major player' - Hazard praises Leicester star after maiden Belgium goal

Eden Hazard praised Youri Tielemans for his goal in Belgium's 3-1 win over Russia and expects the Leicester City midfielder to become a "major player".

The 21-year-old broke the deadlock in the 14th minute of Belgium's Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday before a Thibaut Courtois howler gifted Russia an equaliser.

Two goals from Hazard, including one from the penalty spot, settled the Group I contest, though, Russia finishing it with 10 men as Aleksandr Golovin was sent off late on.

Having moved to Leicester in January after starring as a youngster for Monaco, Tielemans has made a positive start to his Premier League career.