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Anelka nets hat-trick as West Brom hammer Cork City

Nicolas Anelka continued his solid pre-season form with a hat-trick in West Bromwich Albion's 6-0 friendly win over Cork City on Tuesday night.

The former Chelsea star has now scored six goals in six pre-season outings for Albon after netting in the 25th, 47th and 63rd minutes.

Graham Dorrans joined Anelka on the scoresheet with a double of his own whilst Shane Long also hit the back of the net.

The Baggies next take on Italian side Bologna on Saturday before their first Premier League fixture at home against Southampton on Saturday, August 17.

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