Everton boss Ronald Koeman has hailed Romelu Lukaku as one of the best strikers he has ever seen.

Lukaku has been in sensational form this season and following his stunning four-goal exploits against AFC Bournemouth last weekend, the Belgian star has moved into the top of the Premier League goalscoring charts with 16.

Koeman has now hailed Lukaku by stating that the 23-year-old is one of the best strikers he has ever seen and the praise holds a lot of weight as the Toffees boss has played alongside legends such as Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten and Romario among others.

"Yes he's one of the best, even comparing him to the players in my time. He is world class in his finishing," the Holland and Barcelona legend said.

"He really is that good, although he needs to improve in a total picture as a player – but that part of him is world class.

"We know if we give him the chances, normally he will score the goals."