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Memories of Euro 2016 shock haunted Hazard

Belgium's Eden Hazard in action with Japan's Gaku Shibasaki. [Photo/REUTERS]

Eden Hazard admitted memories of Belgium’s shock Euro 2016 defeat to Wales haunted him during their stunning 3-2 last-gasp win over Japan to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

“We are just so happy to go through,” said Belgium captain Hazard, who was the man of the match in Rostov, as his side set up a quarter-final against Brazil in Kazan on Friday.

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