Everton boss Ronald Koeman believes Romelu Lukaku will soon be back to his goal-scoring best

Everton boss Ronald Koeman expects 'a lot' from Romelu Lukaku this season, who he feels is nearing a return to top form.

After netting twice on international duty for Belgium on Tuesday, Lukaku will be keen to break his domestic duck soon having failed to score in 13 games in all competitions for the club.

The 23-year-old, who was a rumoured target for former club Chelsea this summer, reportedly told Koeman he would stay “at least one more season” on Merseyside.

And heading into their Monday night trip to Sunderland, the Dutchman admitted he 'expects a lot' from the Belgian hitman this year.

"He is a very good player and knows that he can improve," Koeman said.

"Of course, he is an important player because he is normally the top scorer of the team - he showed that with Belgium on Tuesday. And I hope he will score next on Monday."

Lukaku’s form over the last three seasons led to reported interest from Juventus this summer, yet his manager believes the striker will soon be back to his best at Goodison Park.

Koeman added of Lukaku: "Always strikers need goals for their confidence.

"But don't forget he had a difficult pre-season - he was coming (back to Everton) late (after Euro 2016).

"I think now he is close to his best performance level and we will see that."