Tottenham sold star for £6.7m, now he has more goals than four £155m Spurs strikers combined this season

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Former Tottenham striker Troy Parrott has become an overnight hero in the Republic of Ireland, with his sensational hat-trick ensuring that the nation’s World Cup dream is still alive.

Tottenham sold Parrott to AZ Alkmaar for just £6.7m, and the Lilywhites are coming to regret that decision, given the levels that the centre-forward is now reaching.

The Spurs academy graduate has scored 13 goals in 14 matches across all competitions for AZ this season, but it’s his heroics on the international stage over the last few days that have seen his name hit the limelight.

Parrott netted a brace to help Ireland beat Portugal 2-0 in Dublin last week, and he followed that up with an even better performance against Hungary.

Former Tottenham man Troy Parrott fires Ireland into World Cup playoffs

The Irish needed a win in their final group match away to Hungary to make it into the playoffs, and their evening did not get off to the best start.

It was the home side that took the lead at the Puskas Arena in Budapest in the 3rd minute, before Parrott converted from the spot to make it 1-1.

Hungary took the lead again through a superb strike from Barnabas Varga, and the AZ man once again levelled the scores in the 80th minute after getting on the end of a through ball and lobbing it over the goalkeeper.

With time running out, the away side then pumped the ball long, which was headed across the goal, with Parrott being on hand to tap the ball home with the final kick of the game, leading to wild celebrations from the Irish players and coaching staff.

Watch Parrott’s hat-trick goal below:

Parrott may soon be back in the Premier League

According to reports, representatives from many Premier League clubs were at the Puskas Arena to run the rule over Parrott.

The former Tottenham Hotspur striker is also thought to be on the radar of many clubs across the continent due to his impressive form for club and country this season.

If Parrott continues his current hot streak in front of goal, one would think that it will not be too long before he makes a big transfer.

Spurs spent £65m on Dominic Solanke, £60m on Richarlison, more than £30m on Mathys Tel, and a loan fee to sign Randal Kolo Muani from PSG, only for Parrott to outscore them all combined. Only Richarlison (4) and Tel (2) have scored for Spurs so far this season.