Euro 2020: Romelu Lukaku brace helps Belgium hammer Russia 3-0 in Group B fixture

Euro 2020: Belgium began their campaign with a convincing win over Russia, establishing their credentials as one of the favourites to win the competition. Romelu Lukaku's brace sealed the deal for the World No. 1 side.

Belgium established their credentials as one of the tournament favourites as they began their Euro 2020 campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Russia in their Group B fixture in St Petersburg on Saturday. Senior striker Romelu Lukaku scored twice, continuing his fine form for Roberto Martinez's side. It was Lukaku's 22nd goal in their last 19 games in all competitions. Belgium went to the top of the Group B table after their dominant performance against Russia. Finland, who shocked Denmark in Copenhagen earlier in the day, are the 2nd spot. The Belgians, top of the FIFA rankings, went ahead after only 10 minutes through Lukaku and doubled the score before the breakthrough Meunier. Lukaku scored his second of the night two minutes from the end -- extending his record tally for his country to 62 goals.