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'Chris, I love you' - Lukaku pays tribute to stricken Eriksen after Belgium opener against Russia

The striker delivered a message of support for his Inter team-mate after nabbing the first goal of his country's Euro 2020 campaign

Romelu Lukaku paid tribute to Christian Eriksen after his opening goal for Belgium at Euro 2020 against Russia, dedicating his finish to the Denmark international following his collapse against Finland on Saturday.

The Inter forward delivered a message of support for his club team-mate in St. Petersburg after rattling home an early strike against the hosts inside the first quarter-hour.

Lukaku and Eriksen helped the Nerazzurri to a first Serie A title in over a decade this season, and were expected to face each other in five days in Copenhagen before the latter was rushed to hospital.