Kane’s ’trick helps England thrash Albania 5-0

Harry Kane during Friday’s match against Albania. Pic/Getty Images

Just when he is doubted, Harry Kane finds new ways to conjure the spectacular. A right-footed scissor kick from the England captain did more than just complete a perfect hat-trick against Albania after a header and left-footed strike. It completed a 5-0 victory on Friday that all but secured England's place at the World Cup.

All that's required to be sure of going to Qatar next November is a draw in the final qualifier on Monday away against San Marino - the world's lowest-ranked team. Kane, 28, could well be rested after lighting up the Wembley Stadium by taking his England tally to 44 goals, nine from catching Wayne Rooney's national record. The striker, who has struggled for Tottenham this season, without a goal in five games, is now the record scorer in competitive matches for England, with 39 goals overtaking the retired Rooney.

This was an entertaining way for the English to sign off from Wembley in 2021, four months after they reached their first European Championship final here and lost to Italy. "It was an incredible performance," Kane said. "The pressure was on a little bit and we needed to get the result. I can't credit the lads enough and it's a great way to get closer to qualifying."

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