Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has revealed he plans to retire from international football after Euro 2020, despite the fact he will be just 27.
Lukaku is his nation's all-time top scorer having found the net 40 times in 75 games and was instrumental in Belgium reaching the World Cup semi-finals in Russia.
"After the Euros, I think I'll stop," the Manchester United striker said in an interview with Business Insider.
"I'm 25, I'm like, I'm not even in my prime yet. So I still see [younger players] as competition right now because they try to take my spot and I don't want to give it up to them. So like another two years, and then they can have it."
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Lukaku added he fears the next generation lack drive due to the finances given to youngsters today.
"Because with soccer now, at the minute, there's a lot of money involved at a young age," he said.
"Money that you can earn in the pros, you can earn it already at 12, 13. So it takes the hunger away from you."
