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'We forgot to defend' - Martinez struggles to explain Belgium's Nations League collapse

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez lamented his team's failure to defend an early two-goal lead during a shocking 5-2 loss to Switzerland in the Nations League on Sunday.

A Thorgan Hazard brace had Belgium in control in Luzern, only for the hosts to take the lead before half-time on their way to a win that sent them into the Nations League Finals.

Haris Seferovic scored a hat-trick to go with a Ricardo Rodriguez penalty and Nico Elvedi goal as Xherdan Shaqiri provided two assists.

Both Thibaut Courtois and Thomas Meunier pointed to Belgium thinking the job was done with the early lead, but Martinez downplayed any suggestion of arrogance from his side and said the rout was down to them not defending.