Harry Kane makes history for England to become top scoring Three Lions player in a calendar year as Tottenham striker levels superb Gary Lineker and Ian Wright records

The Tottenham striker hit FOUR goals in just 45 minutes of action to surpass George Hilsdon's tally in 1908 and Dixie Dean's record in 1927 of 12 strikes to become the highest scoring Three Lions player from January to December.

The 28-year-old remarkably made it seven goals in two appearances and joined Gary Lineker in joint-third in the all-time scoring charts for England with 48 goals, but he is still behind Bobby Charlton (49) and Wayne Rooney (53) in the all-time list.

Harry Maguire gave the hosts the lead after just five minutes with his second in as many games before an own goal put the visitors in control.

Kane then struck from the spot following a mindless handball, before the striker got his second after slotting home tidily shortly after.

He then netted another penalty before superbly dancing round a San Marino defender for his fourth before the interval.

And Dean Ashton, speaking on co-commentary duty for talkSPORT, couldn't hide his admiration for the forward.

"He just loves breaking records does Harry Kane. He's a ruthless striker," the former Premier League striker noted.

With his goals, Kane became the first player to score four in a first half since Ian Wright in 1993.

Shortly after the hour mark, Kane was withdrawn with the scoreline at 7-0.

He is now just five goals behind Rooney in the all-time scoring charts and may well break the record by the time the World Cup comes around next year.