Harry Kane is one of the top strikers in the world, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino said after the England man scored his third hat-trick of 2017.
Kane struck three times in 23 minutes as Spurs beat Stoke City 4-0 to climb to second in the Premier League table.
The 23-year-old also scored three against Fulham in the FA Cup on 19 February and against West Brom in the league on 14 January.
"He's playing at a very good level, a fantastic player," said Pochettino.
Kane scored in the 14th, 32nd and 37th minutes as Spurs made it eight straight league wins at White Hart Lane.