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Romelu Lukaku's finishing matches Marco van Basten - Everton's Koeman

Everton manager Ronald Koeman says Romelu Lukaku's finishing ability matches that of Netherlands legend Marco van Basten.

Lukaku, 23, scored four goals against Bournemouth last weekend to take his Premier League tally for Everton up to 59, only one behind Duncan Ferguson's club record.

The Everton boss, who is hopeful Lukaku will prolong his contract at Goodison Park, said the Belgium international could be compared to three-time Ballon d'Or winner Van Basten, who played alongside Koeman for Ajax and Netherlands.

Asked if Lukaku's finishing matched Van Basten's, Koeman replied: "Yes.