Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku deserves the World Cup Golden Boot.

Lukaku is going head-to-head with Tottenham centre forward Harry Kane for the World Cup Golden Boot when they meet in the third place play-off.

Martinez said: “It's a difficult question because I'm biased. I worked with him when he was a kid, when he was 19, his power and pace, he can be strong in the air and he's a goalscorer.

“If you look at his record he is phenomenal. It's a difficult question because I love working with him and it's an honor for me as a manager.

“Romelu had a great chance to score against Japan but instead provided one of the best assists of the tournament. That sums up his mindset.

“Romelu wants to succeed for the team, he's more interested in that than any individual