Belgium star Dries Mertens saw the funny side of Romelu Lukaku’s goal celebration during their win against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
The Manchester United striker bagged a first half brace in the win against the Saudis to take his tally to ten goals in his last six games for the Belgians.
But it was his team-mate Mertens who took the comedy to social media posting a picture of Lukaku sunk to his knees celebrating his second goal, thanks to an assist from Eden Hazard with a suggestive caption.
Mertens said on twitter: “There are other ways to thank us for the assists Rom…”
Romelu Lukaku sinks to his knees after scoring against Saudi ArabiaGetty - Contributor
Romelu Lukaku bagged a first-half brace against Saudi ArabiaGetty Images - Getty
Michy Bathsuayi and Kevin De Bruyne were both on target to complete the rout.
Roberto Martinez’s star-studded side are currently on a 16-match unbeaten run, the Spaniard’s only defeat coming in his first game in charge against his home nation in September 2016.
However, the 21-goal Napoli forward also has a serious side.
PLAY DREAM TEAM WEEKENDER Pick seven players to win £5k!Mertens, 30, is hoping to inspire others to follow in his footsteps and take on charitable causes.
Earlier this month it was revealed he fed pizzas to the homeless, rescued a dog shelter from closure and even ‘married’ a young cancer patient he had met at hospital.
On one night in December, Mertens decided to buy a stack of pizzas and hand them out to people in Naples.
Dries Mertens handed out food to homeless
Dries Mertens walks down the aisle to ‘marry’ young cancer patientInstagram @DriesMertens
He previously had got ‘married’ to a teenage cancer patient, Aurora, with whom he had become good friends.
On Instagram he wrote: “Unfortunately I am already married, because you are a wonderful girl!”
CLAIM YOUR FREE £20 BET Sun Bets have this brilliant offer when you sign up and bet a fiverThe forward is a frequent visitor to children on terminal and intensive care wards.
Along with wife Katrin, he also paid for a local dog shelter to stay open when it faced closure.
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