Belgium wait on Eden Hazard to hit top form

Genval: Belgium’s chances of living up to their billing as the dark horses of the World Cup lie in large part at the lightning-fast feet of Eden Hazard.

The 23-year-old has struggled to reproduce for his country the kind of displays for Chelsea that have made him one of Europe’s hottest talents.

With Hazard’s defence-splitting runs, feints and eye for goal, the ability of the winger to turn matches his team’s way has drawn comparisons with the giants of the game such as Christian Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.