Steven Fletcher proud to end Scotland's 46-year wait for a hat-trick

Scotland striker Steven Fletcher was full of pride after scoring his country's first hat-trick in 46 years as they brushed aside minnows Gibraltar.

Fletcher had not found the net in international football since April 2009, having played for Scotland 14 times since then.

But the Sunderland frontman ended that long drought in the 29th minute as his side re-took the lead after Gibraltar had scored their first international goal.

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Fletcher then struck twice late on as Scotland cruised to a 6-1 triumph in their Euro 2016 Group D qualifier.

"I'm happy we got the three points but obviously the three goals means a lot because it's been a while since I've scored so I'm delighted,” Fletcher said on becoming the first Scotland player to score a treble since Colin Stein hit four against Cyprus in 1969.

"Any goal for my country makes me proud but obviously getting a hat-trick is a fantastic achievement and I'll cherish it."

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It was Scotland's second win in a week, having seen off Northern Ireland in a friendly on Wednesday as they bounced back from November's defeat to England.

It gives Gordon Strachan's men plenty of encouragement heading into a crunch showdown with Republic of Ireland in their next fixture in June.

"We've got a lot of confidence, great group of lads, hopefully we can take it into the summer," Fletcher added.