Romelu Lukaku wastes three HUGE chances in the first-half against Slovakia as the misfiring Belgium striker spurns golden scoring opportunities

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Romelu Lukaku's endured a torrid first-half of Belgium's opening Euro 2024 match against Slovakia after wasting three huge chances in front of goal.

Belgium found themselves 1-0 down at the interval after Jeremy Doku's mistake gifted the opposition an easy opening goal in the 7th minute, but Lukaku had opportunities to get his side back on level terms.

The 31-year-old is a typically reliable goalscorer for Belgium when competing in major competitions, but was criticised for his wastefulness on three separate occasions in the first 45 minutes.

Lukaku's first golden chance saw him spurn a chance from six-yards just two minutes into the encounter when the ball rolled to him in the box.

His next shooting opportunity came just moments later when one-on-one with an oncoming goalkeeper but was unable to make the most of it.

Romelu Lukaku's endured a torrid first-half of Belgium's opening Euro 2024 match against Slovakia after wasting three huge chances in front of goal

Lukaku struggled to make the most of clear-cut goalscoring opportunities in the first-half

Another error just before half time saw the Chelsea striker attempt to bring down a pass when through on goal but instead of shooting was left red-faced as his touch carried the ball out of play.

Lukaku later thought he had been reprieved early on in the second half as Belgium chased an equaliser but had his goal ruled out for offside much to his annoyance.

Lukaku was one-on-one with the goalkeeper in the early exchanges of the match

The 31-year-old also spurned this close-range effort after the ball was rolled into his path

The Belgian was left frustrated as his side searched for an equaliser against Slovakia

The former Man United and Inter Milan star was tasked with leading Belgium's attack in his side's opening European Championship match at the Frankfurt Arena.

He was flanked by Doku and Arsenal star Leandro Trossard, with Kevin de Bruyne providing playmaking support in the No.10 position just behind.

However, despite their bounty of Premier League talent, Domenico Tedesco's side struggled to break down Slovakia's robust defence.

Lukaku's recent struggles were a surprise in the match were a surprise after he previously beat the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo to be the leading scorer in Euro 2024 qualification with 14 goals.