He’s been playing for the Belgian NT since he was 17 and moved from Anderlecht to Chelsea when he was only 18. He was only 16 when he played with Anderlecht in the Europa League. He had his breakthrough seasons at West Brom and Everton when he was only 19 and 20 and was only 23 when he broke Everton’s topscorer record and finished second behind Kane in the seasonal topscorer list (who by the way is the same age). He was also the first non-English player ever to reach 50 PL goals before 23.

Lukaku seems like he’s been around for ages because he has been around for ages. Lukaku is that rare type of player that was already elite at an age where most players are still looking for their breakthrough.

Moldova needs to win next game or they’re out. Kazakhstan had things going in their favor by Denmark beating Slovenia as they play Slovenia next. They also need to win in order to qualify directly. If not they’ll play against Luxembourg and Georgia in the playoffs, meaning at least two of these teams aren’t going to make it to the final round.

Imagine the two heavy favourites in a group that was considered one of the weakest in this qualifying cycle both failing to qualify.

Belgium in 8th place crying.

A true example of the American dream in club form: anyone can make it as long as you have hard work, vision, generational wealth and oil money.