Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has praised Christian Benteke for his transformation since leaving Liverpool.

Benteke joined the Reds in July 2015 for £32.5m but failed to establish himself at Anfield.

The 25-year-old signed for the Eagles in the summer for a club-record £32m and has made an impressive start to life in south London.

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Benteke has scored three goals in his last four Premier League games and has provided Alan Pardew with a genuine threat in the final third.

Former Everton boss Martinez, who was handed the Belgium job in August, told Nieuwsblad: “He just gets better and better after a difficult pre-season.

“He is a completely different player compared to the previous match break.”

Benteke could partner in-form Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku in Belgium’s World Cup qualifier against Bosnia.

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