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Everton boss Roberto Martinez: Romelu Lukaku can do everything

Roberto Martinez has said Everton striker Romelu Lukaku "can do it all" and he would not swap him for anyone else.

Belgium international Lukaku scored in the thrilling 3-3 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday -- his 10th Premier League goal of the season and his eighth in the last eight games.

The £28 million forward's return puts him behind only Leicester's record-breaking striker Jamie Vardy on current form.

And Everton manager Martinez said: "I think it has always been the case that Rom, with the potential he has, is perfect for us. He is a striker who can do it all.

"He has the old-fashioned traits -- he can have his back to play, the strength, the power. But he can also run with the ball and is a clinical finisher.

"You can see from his scoring record what he is. That is why we made a huge investment in him."

"With Rom, what you get is a reliable footballer who always presents an incredible threat. But he is still only 22, so he cannot really be compared to anyone."