If he can use this hat-trick as a springboard — and stay fit — it will put him firmly on Pochettino’s radar and boost his World Cup chances.

A 26-year-old from Los Angeles, Wright scored in the 21st minute, then converted a penalty kick in the 29th after he was fouled by Chris Mepham. Wright scored in the 73rd for his 10th goal in 19 league matches this season.

American forward Haji Wright scored his first hat trick in English soccer, helping Coventry to a 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday in the second tier League Championship. A 26-year-old from Los Angeles,

Haji Wright netted his first goals since November as the U.S. men's national team striker scored a first-half brace for Coventry.