Daily Digest: Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium ease to World Cup warm-up win

That took his tally to 13 goals in the last nine international games, as he also provided an assist, and will be Belgium’s main threat in what should be the group decider against Gareth Southgate’s side on June 28.

Dries Mertens and Michy Batshuayi also scored for Roberto Martinez’s men after Bryan Ruiz had put Costa Rica ahead.

That proved to be enough for Martinez’s men as they signed off ahead of their World Cup opener with Panama next Monday.

Read our player ratings from the match.

FOOTBALL

Brazil striker Neymar insists the five-time champions are dreaming of winning the World Cup again in Paris.

The PSG forward scored his 50th international goal during their 3-0 win over Austria on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Lionel Messi said his international future will be determined by his country’s performances at the World Cup in Russia.

Argentina lost the 2014 World Cup final, before suffering successive defeats at the Copa America 2015 and 2016.

CRICKET

England’s limited-overs schedule will truly kick into gear with a one-day international series against Australia.

Eoin Morgan’s side will play five matches in the space of 15 days against the tourists, who are back in action for the first time since the calamitous tour of South Africa earlier this year.

REGIONAL

West Asia Champions Jebel Ali Dragons have announced the sensational appointment of former Wales and Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips as their new director of rugby.

The 35-year-old, who only retired in 2017 and quickly moved out to the UAE, will replace Henry Paul who left the club last month to take up a coaching role with Canada.

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