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Liverpool striker Christian Benteke has been warned his place with Belgium at Euro 2016 is under threat unless he forces his way back into Jurgen Klopp’s plans.

Benteke has been on bench duty in recent weeks after dropping down the striking pecking order at Anfield behind Daniel Sturridge and compatriot Divock Origi .

While the forward scored a late winner as substitute at Crystal Palace in Liverpool’s last Premier League game, he has started only three of the Reds’ last 16 games.

And while admitting Benteke is by no means guaranteed a place in the finals in France this summer, Belgium manager Marc Wilmots believes there is still time for the 25-year-old to stake his claim.

“It’s difficult for him,” said Wilmots. “Klopp arrived and visibly made his choice.

“Benteke is going to have doubts now. We’ve all gone through that. I understand that and regret it.

“He missed the World Cup because of an injury, and missing the Euros would hurt.

“Now, he has to work. Christian has the time to prove that he can mean something to Liverpool.”

Everton’s Romelu Lukaku and Marseille’s Michy Batshuayi are also competing for a place in the squad and Wilmost reveals Benteke’s place could depend on the make-up of the rest of the Belgium party.

“I will choose depending on what they bring, and not on how well they played in the past few months,” said Wilmots.

“Batshuayi is a poacher. Benteke is better with his head and at linking up. Lukaku has pace and power. My choice will also depend on the wingers I take.”