Strongest possible starting XI for Belgium at UEFA Euro 2020

Roberto Martinez
Roberto Martinez

#3 Left wing-back: Timothy Castagne (Leicester City)

Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League
Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League

Castagne has been one of the standout full-backs in Europe since joining Atalanta in 2017.Widely regarded as one of the best signings of the transfer window last summer, Timmothy Castagne is the embodiment of the modern-day attacking full-back.

The Leicester City man is primarily a right-back but can also play at left-back, and is equally adept at playing as a wing-back on either side of the field. Castagne played a key role for Leicester City in their FA Cup triumph this season.

His impressive performances at the club level are likely to earn him a starting place for Belgium at Euro 2020.

#2 Right Forward: Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan)

Belgium v Denmark - UEFA Nations League
Belgium v Denmark - UEFA Nations League

Romelu Lukaku has become one of the most lethal strikers in Europe since joining Inter Milan from Manchester United in 2019. The former Chelsea youth product struggled to live up to expectations during his time at Old Trafford, but has developed into a formidable No.9 under the management of Antonio Conte at Inter Milan.

Lukaku has scored 64 goals in 95 appearances in all competitions during his time with the Italian giants. The former Manchester United star has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in recent weeks following the departure of Antonio Conte from Inter Milan.

The striker is also Belgium's all-time leading goal scorer with 59 goals in 91 appearances for his country. The 28-year-old is set to play a starring role for Roberto Martinez's side once more at Euro 2020.

#1 Left Forward: Eden Hazard (Real Madrid)

Belgium v Iceland - UEFA Nations League A
Belgium v Iceland - UEFA Nations League A

The inclusion of Eden Hazard in Belgium's squad for Euro 2020 was a decision that shocked most fans and pundits. The former Chelsea winger has been in woeful form for Real Madrid since joining the club from Chelsea in 2019.

Eden Hazard was considered to be one of the top 5 footballers in the world during his time at Stamford Bridge. During his seven years with Chelsea, Hazard won the PFA Player of the Year award once, he was named Chelsea Player of the Year four times, and Belgium Player of the Year thrice.

Hazard has managed to score just five goals in 43 appearances for Real Madrid in two seasons with the club. His lack of gametime and match fitness could prove to be a massive concern for Roberto Martinez.

The 30-year-old is still one of his country's most talented footballers and captained the Belgium national team at Euro 2016 in the absence of Vincent Kompany. Belgian fans will be hoping that Hazard can turn up for his national side once more during Euro 2020.

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