Winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain continued his rich vein of scoring form with a stunning hat-trick that underlined his emergence as one of England’s top prospects in Reykjavik.

Arsenal’s £12million summer signing from Southampton has wasted no time justifying Arsene Wenger’s faith in him by scoring in his last two club appearances.

Hot shot: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

The 18-year-old’s finishing has already caught the eye of national coach Fabio Capello.

He did his hopes of a senior call-up no harm by claiming his first England Under 21 goals in a  dominant Euro 2013 qualifying performance by Stuart Pearce’s side at the Langardalsvollur Stadium.

Marvin Sordell could claim an assist for Oxlade-Chamberlain’s 12th-minute opener, as could referee Clement Turpin for playing advantage after a foul on the Watford striker. Oxlade-Chamberlain surged clear and expertly clipped beyond Arnar Petursson.

The Iceland goalkeeper blundered soon after, spilling a cross from Nathan Delfouneso at the feet of Oxlade-Chamberlain, who steered the ball into an empty net.

Peturrson was at fault again for England’s third, though Oxlade-Chamberlain’s brilliance set up the shooting chance on the right.

Three defenders were left in his wake, as he weaved his way to the by-line before whipping in a cross-shot that the hapless keeper helped over his own line.

The win sends England top of the group with two wins from two games, above Norway on goal difference.

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