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Memphis scores first Netherlands hat-trick to level Cruyff in all-time scoring chart

Memphis Depay equalled Johan Cruyff's goal record for Netherlands as the star attacker scored his first hat-trick for his country on Tuesday.

Depay struck three times and set up another in the Oranje's 6-1 home win against Turkey.

The Barcelona player now has 33 goals to his name for his country from 71 appearances.

Where is Depay in the goal charts?

Depay's impressive display in the World Cup qualifying match saw him break into the top 10 in his country's list of all-time top scorers.

He pulled level with Wesley Sneijder with his first goal before surpassing the former captain with his second in the first half.