Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku wants Arsenal legend Thierry Henry appointed as new Belgium coach.

Henry acted as No2 to former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez at the World Cup before the Catalan's resignation.

Lukaku told Sky Italia: "In my eyes, Henry must be the next coach of Belgium. There is no doubt.

"I say it openly: He will be the next coach of the country.

"He has the respect of all players and he has won everything. He knows how to be a coach and he knows how to move. He knows the team, the league and the staff. In my eyes, he is the ideal coach for our national team.

"That said, I don't know who they choose, but I don't think Belgium should start all over again. So far, this generation has won nothing, but we must keep trying.

"He wants to win and I don't think the union will find a coach who will change everything and start from scratch. It's not worth it. "