Belgium 3-0 Turkey: De Bruyne masterclass and Lukaku strike sink winless Turks (full match highlights)

Belgium delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Turkey at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liège, with Kevin De Bruyne rolling back the years in a vintage midfield masterclass. The Napoli playmaker opened the scoring in just the 10th minute, exchanging a slick one-two with Dodi Lukebakio before nutmegging defender Abdulkerim Bardakci and firing low into the far corner past Ugurcan Cakir. De Bruyne doubled the lead in the 60th minute, curling a stunning 25-yard strike into the top corner after Youri Tielemans intercepted a loose Turkish pass. Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's all-time record goalscorer, sealed the win in the 76th minute, converting Charles De Ketelaere's low cross from close range for his 94th international goal. Turkey enjoyed 23 shots but were guilty of wasteful finishing, with Merih Demiral inexplicably missing an open goal in the first half. Vincenzo Montella's side remain bottom of Group A1 without a point from three matches. De Bruyne, who now has 201 career goals, said after the match: I try to lead by example for the younger players and they follow easily. I feel I can still contribute. Can Belgium challenge France for top spot in the group.

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