HARRY KANE HAT-TRICK TAKES ENGLAND TO BRINK OF WORLD CUP

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England require only a point from their final qualifier in San Marino to confirm their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after thrashing Albania 5-0 at Wembley.

Harry Kane led the romp with a first-half hat-trick as England made light work of an Albania side expected to provide stiff opposition after a very respectable qualifying campaign.

England were five goals ahead and out of sight by half-time, Harry Maguire setting them on their way with a ninth-minute header from Reece James’ free-kick, Kane quickly adding a second at the far post from Jordan Henderson’s cross.

Henderson scored the third himself after a slick exchange with Kane before England’s captain added two more before the break with a shot from an angle and a stunning scissors kick from Phil Foden’s corner.