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Ex-Everton FC boss Roberto Martinez named new Belgium coach

Former Everton manager Roberto Martinez has been confirmed as the new Belgium head coach.

Martinez was dismissed by the Blues in May following a three-year tenure but emerged as the surprise candidate to succeed Marc Wilmots.

The 43-year-old will once again link up with former Everton players Kevin Mirallas and Romelu Lukaku with the Red Devils.

His first task will be to secure Belgium’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup in a group featuring Bosnia, the homeland of Goodison Park enforcer Muhamed Besic.