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In addition to his triple strike against Macedonia Jeffers had netted twice more for the under 21s the previous Friday in Slovakia, makingf it five goals in two games, brining his tally up to twelve in twelve games for the under 21s.
The English are now sitting pretty at the top of their European Championship Qualifying Group with isx points out of the possible six.
Following yesterdays clash the Liverpool born star said: "It's been a good ten days for the lads - and even better for myself. Five goals in two games is a boost for anyone.
"There's a break until the next international so I hope to get a few games at Arsenal to keep my fitness up.
Jeffers, signed from Everton for a £10 million fee in 2001 has struggled to break into the Gunners side after an injury-ravaged first season at the club.
He added: "With the quality of strikers Arsenal have you have to work hard to get your chance. I am confident in my own ability and feel that one day my chance will come and that I will be able to take it. A hat-trick for Englkand can't do me any harm."