Belgium 3-0 Russia: Romelu Lukaku pays tribute to Inter Milan team-mate Christian Eriksen
With a number of Eriksen's current and former team-mates in the Belgium side, Martinez was concerned about the impact events in Denmark had on his players.for the first time since 2009-10, Belgium's side included the midfielder's former Tottenham team-mates Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen.
Speaking to ITV before the match, the former Everton boss said: "It was a real shock. We have team-mates in that dressing and players who have shared a lot of time with Eriksen.To their credit, Belgium silenced the home fans in the 34,000 crowd in St Petersburg with a thoroughly professional performance.he suffered in Manchester City's Champions League final defeat against Chelsea, the Red Devils controlled the match.
It remains to be seen whether they possess the steel required to win a major tournament for the first time. But having scored 40 goals in qualifying - more than any other side - Belgium started this tournament in style as Lukaku continued the form which saw him score 24 to help fire Inter to the title.
There was even an a substitute appearance by Eden Hazard but tougher tests lie ahead which will prove whether they are a side approaching the peak of its powers.Russia are back in Group B action in St Petersburg on Wednesday when Finland are the visitors , while Belgium head to Copenhagen to face Denmark on Thursday .
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