I can’t wait to see what this kid can do in the premiership. Mexico is very lucky to have him. Hopefully England can enjoy his talents now…

New Jersey-born forward Giuseppe Rossi scored three goals to lead Spain’s Villarreal to a 4-1 exhibition victory over England‘s Tottenham on Thursday.

Rossi scored in the 21st, 31st and 69th minutes at White Hart Lane. The 23-year-old was born in Teaneck to Italian parents and opted to play for Italy’s national team instead of the United States’. While he was on the Azzurri’s preliminary 30-man World Cup roster, he was cut when it was pared to 23.
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