In a surprise appointment, the former Everton manager will succeed Marc Wilmots, who was dismissed after Belgium lost to Wales in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals.

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Martinez, 43, has no experience of managing an international team. He was sacked by Everton in May after three years in charge.

He also managed English clubs Swansea City and Wigan Athletic, who he led to victory in the FA Cup in 2013.

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