Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku yet again scored put his name on the score sheet against Tunis in the World Cup to level up with Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Golden Boot.

The 25-year-old was under pressure coming into the tournament to prove himself on football's biggest stage after a disappointing campaign in Brazil in 2014 and Euro 2016.

The Manchester United forward has answered his critics in spectacular fashion in Russia, scoring twice in Belgium's opening match against Panama then two as they thumped Tunisia 5-2 in Moscow.

He is the first player from any nation to score two goals in consecutive matches at the World Cup since Argentine great Diego Maradona in 1986, a tournament the South Americans went on to win.

The powerful striker is Belgium's record scorer with 40 goals in 71 appearances but is aware he has his doubters, who accuse him of going missing in big matches.

Even his skipper Eden Hazard -- who scored two goals of his own against Tunisia -- remarked that Lukaku appeared to be "hiding" up front during the first half of the opening match against Panama, although he later played down the comment.

Hazard was full of prise for the 25-year-old after his display against Tunisia.