Reading Under 18s cruised past Chelsea with a 3 - 0 victory on Saturday, thanks to an impressive hat-trick from Nigerian striker Uche Ikpeazu.<br /><br />In - form Uche Ikpeazu, 18, has notched up five hat - tricks this season in games against <span class="userContent">Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Queens Park Rangers, Everton and Chelsea.</span><br /><br />''I am working hard in training and every game, my team mates have been the reason for my run of good form. Without them passing me the ball I won't score!'' Ikpeazu told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com.</b> <br /><br />The Flying Eagles lacked fire - power in attack at the just concluded African Youth Championship. <br /><br />According to reports, the National Team selectors have beamed their searchlight on foreign professionals, born abroad , but are eligible to represent Nigeria. <br /><br />''As for Nigeria Under 20s, I have not really thought of it. I am just going to work hard and finish the season strong for Reading and try and win the Barclays Under 18 League. <br /><br />''But if I was called up it'll be great to represent my country,'' Ikpeazu said.<br /><br />&nbsp;<br />