London, Feb 7 : Bruce Springsteen has topped the European albums chart, scoring over Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand.

The Boss'' new release `Working On A Dream' has opened at number one on the new countdown, leaving behind fellow new entry Franz Ferdinand''s `Tonight: Franz Ferdinand'.

At number three is Seal with `Soul' and Kings of Leon has claimed the fourth spot with `Only By The Night'.

Clinching the fifth spot is Amy MacDonald with `This Is The Life', reports The Daily Express.

Meanwhile, Katy Perry has topped the European singles chart with her track `Hot N Cold'.

The top 5 in European albums chart are:

1. Bruce Springsteen - Working On A Dream
2. Franz Ferdinand - Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
3. Seal - Soul
4. Kings of Leon - Only By The Night                                                                                                       5. Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life (ANI)