Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group I - Belgium v Russia - King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium - March 21, 2019 Belgium coach Roberto Martinez before the match REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium's winning start to the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign on Thursday provided evidence of emerging talent in the team, said coach Roberto Martinez, even if talisman Eden Hazard was again the stand out performer.
Captain Hazard scored twice as Belgium beat Russia 3-1 at home on Thursday in their opening Group I qualifier, which also featured strong showings by Leander Dendoncker and Youri Tielemans.
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