Lukaku and Hazard included in Belgium squad for World Cup

Lukaku has been suffering with a hamstring injury which, coupled with a thigh problem
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku  (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku  (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has included injured striker Romelu Lukaku and playmaker Eden Hazard in his 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar, saying he will give the former "every second" to regain his fitness for the tournament.

Lukaku has been suffering with a hamstring injury which, coupled with a thigh problem earlier this season, means he has played just twice since August and is currently sidelined for his club Inter Milan.

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