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Michy Batshuayi has boosted Belgium World Cup hopes by joining Borussia Dortmund, says boss Roberto Martinez

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has admitted Michy Batshuayi's move to Borussia Dortmund will bolster his chances of representing his country at the World Cup.

The striker joined Dortmund on loan until the end of the season and has scored five goals in his first four games for the club.

Belgium boss Martinez has been impressed by what he has seen so far from the 24-year-old in Germany.

Michy Batshuayi has impressed for Borussia Dortmund since arriving on loan from Chelsea
Michy Batshuayi has impressed for Borussia Dortmund since arriving on loan from Chelsea
The Belgium striker has scored five goals in his first four appearances for the Bundesliga side
The Belgium striker has scored five goals in his first four appearances for the Bundesliga side

'To play at a World Cup is a unique moment in your career, so you have to be able to play and perform at club level in order to be in that squad,' Martinez told talkSPORT.