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Belgium become first team to qualify for Euro 2020 after San Marino thrashing

Roberto Martinez’ Belgium became the first side to confirm their qualification for next year’s European Championships after a 9-0 thrashing of minnows San Marino on Thursday evening.

With a perfect record of seven wins from seven and only one goal conceded, Belgium will now be looking to cement first place in Group I.

They have qualified ahead of Russia, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Scotland and San Marino, with Russia just one result away from following Belgium to Euro 2020.

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With the game held in Brussels’ King Baudouin Stadium, the scoring was opened just before the half-hour mark by Romelu Lukaku, who notched his 50th senior international goal on his 83rd appearance.