Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has hailed the transformation of Napoli striker Dries Mertens this season.
Mertens scored 34 goals with 15 assists in 46 competitive games this season.
“Both Mertens and Radja Nainggolan have reached a level of maturity," said Martinez in his Press conference ahead of games against the Czech Republic and Estonia.
“The way Mertens is playing as a Number 9 is remarkable. To watch him play for Napoli with Jose Callejon and Lorenzo Insigne is a feast for the eyes.
“I was in the stands for their game against Inter and the way of interpreting the new role and his movement were just fantastic. Dries has proved he can play in several different positions, he can make the most of spaces and is an intelligent player.
“In this new role as a striker, he represents an extra option for us, having become a real master of the Number 9 position."
Source: tribalfootball.com