Belgium coach Martinez leaving Lukaku decision until last minute

Roberto Martinez will name his squad for Qatar on Thursday and is leaving it as late as possible to make a decision on the Inter Milan forward
Belgium coach Martinez leaving Lukaku decision until last minute

LAST-MINUTE: Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku. AP Photo/Luca Bruno

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says striker Romelu Lukaku must be fit enough to play in the group stage at the World Cup or he will not be selected.

Martinez will name his squad for Qatar on Thursday and is leaving it as late as possible to make a decision on the Inter Milan forward, who had been sidelined with a hamstring injury and is working his way back to fitness.

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