Romelu Lukaku's mother reveals she used to take his birth certificate to youth matches

Despite failing to score in his last three outings, it's fair to say that few Premier League defenders enjoycompetingagainst Romelu Lukaku.The Belgium international is renowned for hispredatory movement and deadly finishing abilities that have already taken him to 11 goals this season, but he's also blessed with an incredible physique that's helped him stand out from the very beginning. It's that powerful frame which hascausedhim –or his mother, most notably –so much hasslegrowing up.Lukaku was already over 6ft tall aged 12,and it's fair to say parents of the other children were dubious thathe was yet to enter adolescence.Mino Raiola, the United striker's agent,told Expressenrecently: "I was talking to his mother.She always ended up with other parents who did not think he was 12 or 14 years old."It was always a fuss that he scored three or four goals. He was bigger and physically strong, yes. But they screamed that he was not in the right age group."So she took the birth certificate. He was born in Belgium, but they spread false reports he been born in Africa. 'Here it is,'she said."Whether in height or ability: always head and shoulders above most.See also...Joey Barton launched a bizarre, scathing attack on Everton boss David UnsworthWatch: Indonesia player shows outrageous speed to score superb solo goalSquirrel provides most entertainment all night at the EtihadIn Other News...