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Man Utd star Fellaini scores double as Belgium edge France

Marouane Fellaini netted a brace as Belgium defeated France 4-3 in an international friendly on Sunday.

The Rode Duivels, ranked second in the world by FIFA, got the better of Les Bleus at the Stade de France in Paris in a positive tune-up for next weekend's Euro2016 qualifier with Wales.

Marc Wilmots' Belgian side led 3-0 after 50 minutes courtesy of Manchester United midfielder Fellaini's double either side of the break and a further effort from Roma star Radja Nainggolan.

Mathieu Valbuena converted from the penalty spot for France in the 53rd minute, moments prior to Chelsea ace Eden Hazard's positive 12-yard attempt which saw Belgium move 4-1 ahead.

Late goals from Nabil Fekir and Dimitri Payet restored some pride for Didier Deschamps' men but the damage had already been done as Belgium look ahead to Friday's meeting with the Welsh in Cardiff.

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