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Michy Batshuayi hits out at Roy Hodgson for not 'trusting' him as much as Belgium boss Roberto Martinez and says life at Crystal Palace has been 'very hard' as he admits playing for his country gives him 'renewed energy'

Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi says playing for his national team comes as a breath of fresh air because he feels he is not trusted at club side Crystal Palace.

Batshuayi has started just seven Premier League games this season under Roy Hodgson, scoring just once, but was picked to start by national team boss Roberto Martinez in their World Cup Qualifier against Belarus on Tuesday.

He scored the opening goal in their thumping 8-0 win in Leuven and told reporters afterwards the contrast of playing for club and country was stark.