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Gareth Southgate hails 'brilliant' Harry Kane after the England captain scores hat-trick and breaks a record in victory over Albania, as the Three Lions boss insists 'form is always temporary'

Gareth Southgate hailed hat-trick hero Harry Kane as the striker fired England to virtual World Cup qualification.

Barring an unthinkable defeat to worst ranked team on the planet San Marino on Sunday, the Three Lions can start preparing for Qatar 2022 following their comprehensive win over Albania.

Kane, who has had a below-par start to the season with Tottenham, scored a hat-trick to come England's all-time leading scorer in competitive fixtures with 39, overtaking Wayne Rooney's previous record of 37.

He capped off his performance with a brilliant overhead kick to score his third of the evening

The England boss waxed lyrical about his team' overall performance but reserved special praise for his start striker, who took his total tally of England goals to 44.