Belgium fought back from a goal down to beat Norway 3-2 in their final pre-Euro 2016 friendly, showing real problems in defence.

The Red Devils will face Italy on June 13 in their opening game of the tournament.

Antonio Conte will have watched this performance with interest, as it highlighted issues Belgium have in defending down their right flank – where Stephan El Shaarawy is expected to attack them.

Belgium fought back from a goal down to beat Norway 3-2 in their final pre-Euro 2016 friendly, showing real problems in defence.

The Red Devils will face Italy on June 13 in their opening game of the tournament.

Antonio Conte will have watched this performance with interest, as it highlighted issues Belgium have in defending down their right flank – where Stephan El Shaarawy is expected to attack them.

Thibaut Courtois performed several important saves to keep them in the game, while Napoli winger Dries Mertens and Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan were in the starting XI.

Belgium got the game back on track with headers from Eden Hazard and Laurent Ciman.

 

Belgium 3-2 Norway

Scorers: Lukaku 3 (B), King 20 (N), Berisha 47 (N), Hazard 70 (B), Ciman 73 (B)

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