Summary

  • Game goes ahead after Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch in previous match between Denmark and Finland

  • Lukaku scores twice, Meunier also on target in Belgium win

  • Lukaku shouts 'I love you Chris' after scoring first goal - he and Eriksen are Inter team-mates

  1. Postpublished at 22:28 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    That's all from us tonight.

    Here's Neil's report on that victory for Belgium. Here's the report from Finland's win over Denmark, which was of course overshadowed by Christian Eriksen's collapse.

    And earlier today, Wales came from behind to draw with Switzerland in their opener.

    Check out the Daily Euros podcast here.

    I'll leave you with Romelu Lukaku's celebration in tribute to team-mate Eriksen.

    See you tomorrow.

  2. Postpublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Uefa's star of the match could only be Romelu Lukaku.

    Romelu LukakuImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Belgium are unbeaten in 10 games in all competitions (W8, D2) and have suffered just one defeat in their last 24 internationals (W20, D3).

    They had a 100% record in Euro 2020 qualifying - only Italy matched that.

    .Image source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 22:20 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Russia have lost four of their last six competitive games (W2) after losing just one of their 13 before that (W10 D2).

    Can they bounce back from this defeat? They face Finland next.

    .Image source, Getty Images
  5. 'Hopefully we can grow'published at 22:17 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    More from Romelu Lukaku: "We are a confident team. Today we put in a great performance.

    "I'm really happy for the team. Hopefully we can grow into the tournament."

  6. 'I cried a lot for Eriksen'published at 22:16 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku: "I enjoyed the game but for me, it was difficult to play because my mind was with my [Inter Milan] team-mate Christian Eriksen.

    "I hope he is healthy and I dedicate this performance to him."

    On hearing the news about Christian Eriksen: "I cried a lot because I was scared, obviously. You live strong moments together. I spent more time with him than with my family.

    "My thoughts are with him, his girlfriend, his two kids and his family."

  7. Postpublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    A busy night for Romelu Lukaku. He had three shots in total, two on target and both went in.

    These were his 33 touches.

    .Image source, Opta
  8. How Group B standspublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Group B tableImage source, BBC Sport
  9. Postpublished at 22:07 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    A decent night for Thomas Meunier too.

    He came on as a substitute in the 27th minute and went on to score and pick up an assist.

    .Image source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Nothing like a good night's work (in front of fans).

    Belgium players celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    #bbcfootball

    Paul Garnett: As impressive as Belgium have been...not sure how much can be taken out of this in context of their chances in the tournament as this Russian side have been below average at best.

    Bob Moss: Belgium look frightening, not sure anyone is going to beat them.

  12. Postpublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    An emotional evening for Romelu Lukaku. Here's his tribute to Inter Milan teammate Christian Eriksen after scoring his first goal.

  13. 'Russia need a response'published at 22:00 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Clinton Morrison
    Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I think Russia are missing key players. They will be disappointed. In the first half they created chances but were not clinical. They will be looking to the games against Denmark and Finland now. And they need a response.

  14. Who was your MOTM?published at 21:57 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    Final shout to get your ratings in. Who was your Man of the Match? Head over here to vote.

    Player raterImage source, BBC Sport
  15. Postpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    Romelu Lukaku is winning the Golden Boot isn't he?

    .Image source, Getty Images
  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Belgium get their Euro 2020 campaign off to a flying start. Romelu Lukaku bagged two of their three goals and he immediately prays as the whistle goes.

    .Image source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 90+1 min

    Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Aleksei Miranchuk ends up curling it over the bar.

    Maybe Aleksandr Golovin would have done better after all!

  18. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Oooh. Dedryck Boyata leaves a late foot in right on the edge of the box.

    There's a free-kick in a nice position for Russia. Aleksandr Golovin wants it but he won't get it.

  19. 'This could be his tournament'published at 21:50 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    Belgium 3-0 Russia

    Clinton Morrison
    Former Republic of Ireland striker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Romelu LukakuImage source, Getty Images

    It's a great goal. The run from Lukaku is first class. When he gets in that position you would not know which his preferred foot is. This could be his tournament.

  20. Rate the playerspublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 12 June 2021

    What are you giving Romelu Lukaku tonight? Rate the players here.

    Player raterImage source, BBC Sport