Martinez relishing Belgium job

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Roberto Martinez is ready to embark on a “special journey” after being appointed as the new coach of Belgium.

The 43-year-old Spaniard has replaced Marc Wilmots and will lead the Euro 2016 quarter-finalists in their qualifying campaign for the World Cup in Russia in two years’ time.

“I felt this was a great opportunity, a great challenge, and I’m thankful to the Belgian FA,” said the former Everton, Wigan and Swansea boss.

“I’ve been working with Belgian players and I’ve been intrigued by Belgian football, the talent of the Belgium players is there to be seen.

“I’m humbled, proud, honoured to be the head coach of Belgium as a country. It will be a special journey together, to support these players that have got the world at their feet.”

One of those players he has previously worked with is Everton striker Romelu Lukaku – who, along with club and …

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