Heavy defeat leaves Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland in Euro 2016 elimination danger
ROMELU LUKAKU put a huge dent in the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2016 hopes as star-studded Belgium finally turned on the style in France.
Republic of Ireland must beat Italy to have any hope of reaching the last 16
The Everton striker gave his side a half-time lead and then struck again 20 minutes from time after Axel Witsel had headed in a second.
Belgium, boasting a wealth of talent including Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne and Chelsea’s Eden Hazard, were rarely troubled by a disappointing Irish side.
Martin O'Neill's team must now beat Italy in their final group game in Lille on Wednesday to have any chance of reaching the last 16.