Arsenal attacker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain bagged a hat-trick for England under-21’s, as they overcame a tricky test against their Iceland equivalents on Thursday night, winning 3-0.
The 18-year-old scored two goals in the first half, and completed his treble, and the visitor’s comprehensive victory, with another early in the second period.
The win continues Stuart Pearce’s side’s 100 per cent record in their qualifying campaign for the under-21 European Championships in Israel, set to be played in 2013.
The Gunners winger put in an impressive performance in his debut season in Premier League football, and is starting to justify the £12 million price tag that Arsene Wenger paid to Southampton for his services in the summer.
Liverpool full-back Martin Kelly returned to the team after being sidelined through injury, but Nathan Delfouneso and Martyn Waghorn both had to be replaced during the fixture in Rejkavik, with the duo picking up hamstring knocks.
England now travel to take on Norway on Monday night, who are also unbeaten in Group 8.
By Gareth McKnight
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