Lionel Messi has been lauded by Belgium manager Roberto Martinez, with the Spaniard hailing the Barcelona icon as one of the best around to watch.

The former Wigan and Everton boss, who guided the Red Devils to the semi-finals at the World Cup in Russia last summer, believes it is hard to do Messi justice with words – but he himself is a big admirer.

“He (Messi) is a player you can really enjoy,” Martinez told Barcelona.com.

“When he is out on the field, and he’s at a level like the one he showed in England, that’s something everyone can appreciate.”

Messi has been in fine form this season, registering 11 goals in as many games.