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The Rickie Lambert story just gets better and better - he deserves everything he gets.

 

Just such an amazing story that will likely never be repeated again.

 

89th minute, Final vs Brazil, penalty to England, score 0-0, Rickie steps up...

 

The man is such a talisman I wouldn't put it past him. Certainly his sheer joy at being called up (let alone being picked for a starting 11) should be bottled and fed to every other member of the 23. His comments last night are what every player should feel when they're called up for their country.

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Great for our club and those selected. Especially Lambo!

 

However looking at the team I am not happy Wilshere, Jones and Lampard have been picked. Wilshere has been crippled for most of the season...again. And even when he played he was **** most of the time. 19 games this year with his last on 12th of February.

The team should be picked on players playing well right now, not who they play for. We have done the Lampard and Gerrard thing for years and it has never worked. I would of taken Cork, Puncheon, Johnson or even Shelvey instead of him.

 

Agree don't get Wilshere or Lampard thing. So much pressure now on Gerard and Henderson not to get injured or booked twice.

Delph or cork etc would have been in my squad.

 

Really delighted for Rickie. Just keeping my fingers crossed there's no injuries to scupper what was largely a positive squad.

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Another great day for Lambert, who has a warmth and amiability about him that is unmatched in 99% of other players. It's no surprise that the Beeb world cup page http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27362447 has comments wishing him well at number 1+2 top rated.

 

It's worth noting that yesterday he scored his 106th goal for Southampton, beating out the 105 goals he had scored for all other clubs before coming to saints (stats from his wiki).

 

As inspirational as it is impressive!

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No, certainly not.

 

Would Tomkins be worth giving a chance at some point?

Got to be as good as Smalling or Jones?

 

Not a fan of Tomkins, smalling showed yesterday how decidedly average he is when compared to Clyne. He is at best a CB playing at RB and TBH a decidedly average one.

 

CBs I think Cahill is the only one that has any real top level quality, jagielka is ok but pretty untested top level. You then dip into the reserves, namely Jones and smalling. Jones is either v good or v bad for me with rarely anything in between. You'll get good odds for one of his classic gurns as he volleys an own goal past Hart. Smalling I dont rate much at all.

 

Stones looks promising, arguably Id have taken him over Lamps. Other then that there is what ? Caulker, Shawcross ? None of which I imagine has Suarez, Cavani or Balotelli having sleepless nights.

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The thing with Rickie is he doesn't take his place for granted. He's worked incredibly hard to get where he is a should be an inspiration to othes in the squad who have had to do very little to get there. Even with his call up due to injuries last summer, I don't think anyone would have had him down as having a chance. One of the best things is that the media, pundits and non-saints fans now realise he is a quality player who is there on merit

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The thing with Rickie is he doesn't take his place for granted. He's worked incredibly hard to get where he is a should be an inspiration to othes in the squad who have had to do very little to get there. Even with his call up due to injuries last summer, I don't think anyone would have had him down as having a chance. One of the best things is that the media, pundits and non-saints fans now realise he is a quality player who is there on merit

 

Actually, some on here posted that he should have been picked for the Euros.

 

We got laughed at.

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Maya, Gaston and Dejan are already called up, think that will be about it unless the rap that Cabaye got on his ankle on Saturday is worse than expected. Still 6 players, that will bring us a bit of a bonus, might even get something for AOC as well, can't remember how far back the formation bonuses go.

 

Six is great.

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SSN asked him what he was doing this time seven years ago. He couldn't remember. Turns out he was playing in a L2 playoff semi-final for Bristol City against Lincoln.

 

Rovers please.

 

Christ, RL is going to the WC, neither Rovers nor Lincoln are still in the league.

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How many players have scored in all four leagues of English football, let alone scored 20+ in all of them?

 

Nobody more deserving than Sir Rickie, and he has earned his place on merit not just sentiment. Hope he shows Rooney right up.

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Rickie Lambert says the news that he and two of his Southampton teammates are heading to this summer’s World Cup makes this one of the most memorable moments in the club’s recent history.

 

There’ve been a lot of proud moments over the last five years, but I think today has topped it all off"

Rickie Lambert

 

Along with Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw, the frontman has been included in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man squad travelling to Brazil next month.

 

And Lambert, who joined Southampton in 2009 when the club was in the third division, believes this is an occasion to be treasured.

 

“It’s a proud day for Southampton,” the striker exclusively told saintsfc.co.uk.

 

“There’ve been a lot of proud moments over the last five years, but I think today has topped it all off.

 

“To finally get the call is more than I could’ve ever dreamed of because I could never have expected this two years ago, let alone ten years ago. This is more than a dream.

 

“There’s elation, pride, joy – everything. It’s hard to describe how good this feels,” continued Lambert.

 

“I am a bit emotional, really. I don’t think it’s going to sink in for a while.

 

“Through the last few months, the best thing to do was to try not to think about it, but it comes to a stage where the nerves overtake you and it’s hard to get a grip of them.

 

“I’ve been suffering with my sleep and getting up in the middle of the night because I’m just lying there thinking about the possibility of going to the World Cup.

 

“Over the last week, I’ve been sleeping less and less and last night it was virtually impossible because my head was everywhere.

 

“I wasn’t in a good place because I was dreading the phone call, so when I finally got told today it was a dream come true.”

 

Lambert only made his England debut nine months ago, having been called into the squad for the first time just before the 2013/14 campaign got underway.

 

And he says he still looks back at that friendly against Scotland as a crucial moment in his journey to Brazil, having scored with his first touch of the ball after coming on as a substitute.

 

“A lot of what’s happened has been down to the Scotland game,” reflected Lambert. “It changed everything.

 

“I had come across moments like that in my life but to nowhere near that extent. You understand the importance of certain moments a lot more when you are older and more experienced.

 

“A year ago I was a little bit disheartened because I honestly thought I wasn’t going to get a chance with England.

 

“I thought I’d done really well but he (Hodgson) seemed to go with other players instead of me so, when I got the call for the Scotland game, I knew I had to take my chance.

 

“I obviously enjoyed going away with England and seeing some of my heroes, but I knew the only thing that was important was the minutes I had on that pitch.

 

“I had to try to score a goal and to do something for him to remember me by, and it went more than perfectly. That gave me the foot in the door and allowed me to progress.”

 

Today’s squad is the sixth in which Lambert has been included, but the 32-year-old admits he feared for his place when he went on a four-game goal drought ahead of England’s friendly against Denmark in March.

 

“I go off my form, and my form leading up to the Denmark game wasn’t great,” he conceded.

 

“I was a little bit nervous that I wasn’t going to get in that squad, but I think the impact I’d had in the games I’d played in had a big impact on why [Hodgson] gave me another chance.

 

“I didn’t get many minutes, but just being there made me feel more of a part of things.”

 

The Saints trio will meet up with their compatriots this weekend for a training camp in Portugal, before the squad relocates to Florida ahead of their switch the Brazil.

 

And Lambert says he’s eager to get involved with what he feels is one of the most exciting World Cup campaigns in years.

 

“I can’t wait to join up with the team,” he enthused.

 

“We’re off to Portugal on Sunday, so firstly I’m going to spend some time relaxing with the family and getting over the season that I’ve had.

 

“I’ve been watching all the television programmes and I got the World Cup sticker books for my son, and sometimes I think to myself: ‘my god, I might be going to this!’ – it’s mad when you sit back and think about it.

 

“It’s the biggest thing that can happen to any lad who is into football. It’s the biggest occasion on the planet, and I’m going to be there. It’s mad.

 

“There are going to be loads of little stages where the excitement is building and building, but it’ll really hit home when we go into that first game against Italy – that’s the moment I’m waiting for.

 

“That’s when the World Cup experience begins, and that’s what I’ll never forget. I’m excited just thinking about it now.

 

“I think the expectation level is right for the first time in a number of World Cups,” he added.

 

“Over the last year, I think the quality of English players has gone up and the performances of people like Raheem Sterling, Adz, Luke Shaw, [steven] Gerrard, Danny Sturridge, Leighton Baines put them among the top performers in the world.

 

“Everyone has a bit of optimism now, but the expectation levels have stayed the same – which is good. There is a feel-good factor with all of these new, exciting players coming onto the scene.”

 

Of course, Lambert reserved special praise for the two clubmates who will be joining him on the plane to Brazil – but also for one who will not.

 

“This is for Jay,” he said of fellow forward Rodriguez, who must wait to follow up on his maiden England cap after suffering a knee injury against Manchester City last month.

 

“I don’t think he was shoe-in when he first played for England, but his performances from then onwards made him the in-form player in the Premier League along with [Luis] Suarez and Danny Sturridge.

 

“He was absolutely on fire. When somebody of his ability is scoring goals and terrorising defences week-in week-out, it was obvious what was going to happen for him. Each week, he was getting better and better.

 

“There was only one way it was going to go for him, so it’s a shame that he won’t be coming – it’s a shame for him and a shame for England because a player like that would have only benefitted the squad.

 

“He’s going to be back next year. He’s still very young and he’s mentally strong, and I’ve got absolutely no worries about him for next season. He will come back and score goals.

 

“I was more than confident that Adz was going to get in because he fully, fully deserved to,” continued Lambert as he turned his focus to Lallana and Shaw.

 

“I think he’s fighting for a starting place with how well he’s done.

 

“At first I wasn’t too sure about Luke Shaw because Ashley Cole was obviously the best left-back over the last ten years, as Luke has said himself.

 

“When we heard the news last night that he’d been dropped, our first thought was that Luke had to be in.

 

“Hearing the confirmation today was absolutely superb, so full credit to the boy. He’s had an excellent season.

 

“What he has done is frightening, and his mental strength is second to none for a young lad. He’s not going to be overwhelmed by anything that comes his way.

 

“Luke’s development is full credit to Southampton Football Club and everyone involved in the journey he has had.”

 

Read more at http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/12052014-rickie-lambert-on-world-cup-call-up-1548507.aspx#YsOEOhGoWOiCGjgM.99

 

f*ck all the transfer rumours, everyone should read this instead. i'm in love with the man

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He's the dogs is our Rickie. Brilliant news for the club and the individuals. After the last world cup where the press were banging on about how playing for your country wasn't as important to premier league players these days, SRL has blown that myth out of the water and that's why the whole country (barring the blue few) were so pleased for him after his England debut.

 

I hope all three have a great tournament and come back to start preseason with the mighty Red and Whites.

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Rickie Lambert says the news that he and two of his Southampton teammates are heading to this summer’s World Cup makes this one of the most memorable moments in the club’s recent history.

 

There’ve been a lot of proud moments over the last five years, but I think today has topped it all off"

Rickie Lambert

 

Along with Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw, the frontman has been included in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man squad travelling to Brazil next month.

 

And Lambert, who joined Southampton in 2009 when the club was in the third division, believes this is an occasion to be treasured.

 

“It’s a proud day for Southampton,” the striker exclusively told saintsfc.co.uk.

 

“There’ve been a lot of proud moments over the last five years, but I think today has topped it all off.

 

“To finally get the call is more than I could’ve ever dreamed of because I could never have expected this two years ago, let alone ten years ago. This is more than a dream.

 

“There’s elation, pride, joy – everything. It’s hard to describe how good this feels,” continued Lambert.

 

“I am a bit emotional, really. I don’t think it’s going to sink in for a while.

 

“Through the last few months, the best thing to do was to try not to think about it, but it comes to a stage where the nerves overtake you and it’s hard to get a grip of them.

 

“I’ve been suffering with my sleep and getting up in the middle of the night because I’m just lying there thinking about the possibility of going to the World Cup.

 

“Over the last week, I’ve been sleeping less and less and last night it was virtually impossible because my head was everywhere.

 

“I wasn’t in a good place because I was dreading the phone call, so when I finally got told today it was a dream come true.”

 

Lambert only made his England debut nine months ago, having been called into the squad for the first time just before the 2013/14 campaign got underway.

 

And he says he still looks back at that friendly against Scotland as a crucial moment in his journey to Brazil, having scored with his first touch of the ball after coming on as a substitute.

 

“A lot of what’s happened has been down to the Scotland game,” reflected Lambert. “It changed everything.

 

“I had come across moments like that in my life but to nowhere near that extent. You understand the importance of certain moments a lot more when you are older and more experienced.

 

“A year ago I was a little bit disheartened because I honestly thought I wasn’t going to get a chance with England.

 

“I thought I’d done really well but he (Hodgson) seemed to go with other players instead of me so, when I got the call for the Scotland game, I knew I had to take my chance.

 

“I obviously enjoyed going away with England and seeing some of my heroes, but I knew the only thing that was important was the minutes I had on that pitch.

 

“I had to try to score a goal and to do something for him to remember me by, and it went more than perfectly. That gave me the foot in the door and allowed me to progress.”

 

Today’s squad is the sixth in which Lambert has been included, but the 32-year-old admits he feared for his place when he went on a four-game goal drought ahead of England’s friendly against Denmark in March.

 

“I go off my form, and my form leading up to the Denmark game wasn’t great,” he conceded.

 

“I was a little bit nervous that I wasn’t going to get in that squad, but I think the impact I’d had in the games I’d played in had a big impact on why [Hodgson] gave me another chance.

 

“I didn’t get many minutes, but just being there made me feel more of a part of things.”

 

The Saints trio will meet up with their compatriots this weekend for a training camp in Portugal, before the squad relocates to Florida ahead of their switch the Brazil.

 

And Lambert says he’s eager to get involved with what he feels is one of the most exciting World Cup campaigns in years.

 

“I can’t wait to join up with the team,” he enthused.

 

“We’re off to Portugal on Sunday, so firstly I’m going to spend some time relaxing with the family and getting over the season that I’ve had.

 

“I’ve been watching all the television programmes and I got the World Cup sticker books for my son, and sometimes I think to myself: ‘my god, I might be going to this!’ – it’s mad when you sit back and think about it.

 

“It’s the biggest thing that can happen to any lad who is into football. It’s the biggest occasion on the planet, and I’m going to be there. It’s mad.

 

“There are going to be loads of little stages where the excitement is building and building, but it’ll really hit home when we go into that first game against Italy – that’s the moment I’m waiting for.

 

“That’s when the World Cup experience begins, and that’s what I’ll never forget. I’m excited just thinking about it now.

 

“I think the expectation level is right for the first time in a number of World Cups,” he added.

 

“Over the last year, I think the quality of English players has gone up and the performances of people like Raheem Sterling, Adz, Luke Shaw, [steven] Gerrard, Danny Sturridge, Leighton Baines put them among the top performers in the world.

 

“Everyone has a bit of optimism now, but the expectation levels have stayed the same – which is good. There is a feel-good factor with all of these new, exciting players coming onto the scene.”

 

Of course, Lambert reserved special praise for the two clubmates who will be joining him on the plane to Brazil – but also for one who will not.

 

“This is for Jay,” he said of fellow forward Rodriguez, who must wait to follow up on his maiden England cap after suffering a knee injury against Manchester City last month.

 

“I don’t think he was shoe-in when he first played for England, but his performances from then onwards made him the in-form player in the Premier League along with [Luis] Suarez and Danny Sturridge.

 

“He was absolutely on fire. When somebody of his ability is scoring goals and terrorising defences week-in week-out, it was obvious what was going to happen for him. Each week, he was getting better and better.

 

“There was only one way it was going to go for him, so it’s a shame that he won’t be coming – it’s a shame for him and a shame for England because a player like that would have only benefitted the squad.

 

“He’s going to be back next year. He’s still very young and he’s mentally strong, and I’ve got absolutely no worries about him for next season. He will come back and score goals.

 

“I was more than confident that Adz was going to get in because he fully, fully deserved to,” continued Lambert as he turned his focus to Lallana and Shaw.

 

“I think he’s fighting for a starting place with how well he’s done.

 

“At first I wasn’t too sure about Luke Shaw because Ashley Cole was obviously the best left-back over the last ten years, as Luke has said himself.

 

“When we heard the news last night that he’d been dropped, our first thought was that Luke had to be in.

 

“Hearing the confirmation today was absolutely superb, so full credit to the boy. He’s had an excellent season.

 

“What he has done is frightening, and his mental strength is second to none for a young lad. He’s not going to be overwhelmed by anything that comes his way.

 

“Luke’s development is full credit to Southampton Football Club and everyone involved in the journey he has had.”

 

Read more at http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/12052014-rickie-lambert-on-world-cup-call-up-1548507.aspx#YsOEOhGoWOiCGjgM.99

 

f*ck all the transfer rumours, everyone should read this instead. i'm in love with the man

 

How long is it these days before a player is entitled to a Testimonial?

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And todays' big background story on Dubai FM Sports news is?

 

Why England are weaker because JRod isn't able to go to the World Cup......

 

Not about Cashley or Carrick being left out but about JRod.

 

#shock

#becomingglobalbrand

 

This is getting silly now.

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There are only 17 clubs in world football that have more players in World Cup 2014 squads than Southampton...

1. Chelsea ( 18 )

2. Manchester United, Bayern Munich (16)

3. Napoli (14)

4. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City (13)

5. Juventus, Arsenal, Liverpool (12)

6. Atletico Madrid (11)

7. Porto, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Zenit (10)

8. Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain ( 8 )

9. Southampton, Schalke, Roma (7)

 

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There are only 17 clubs in world football that have more players in World Cup 2014 squads than Southampton...

1. Chelsea ( 18 )

2. Manchester United, Bayern Munich (16)

3. Napoli (14)

4. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City (13)

5. Juventus, Arsenal, Liverpool (12)

6. Atletico Madrid (11)

7. Porto, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Zenit (10)

8. Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain ( 8 )

9. Southampton, Schalke, Roma (7)

 

 

I hate to go all MLG on MLG, but a quick glance at the world cup squads would show that Club America and Spurs both have 7....I know this still means that there are 17 more, but shows that it's hardly accurate.

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I hate to go all MLG on MLG, but a quick glance at the world cup squads would show that Club America and Spurs both have 7....I know this still means that there are 17 more, but shows that it's hardly accurate.

 

I got it from here...

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2014/article-2630230/David-Luiz-Frank-Lampard-Fernando-Torres-help-Chelsea-lead-way-comes-World-Cup-squad-selections.html

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There are only 17 clubs in world football that have more players in World Cup 2014 squads than Southampton...

1. Chelsea ( 18 )

2. Manchester United, Bayern Munich (16)

3. Napoli (14)

4. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City (13)

5. Juventus, Arsenal, Liverpool (12)

6. Atletico Madrid (11)

7. Porto, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Zenit (10)

8. Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain ( 8 )

9. Southampton, Schalke, Roma (7)

 

 

Wonderful company to share.

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Looks pretty much like Woys's starting XI have 1-11.

 

I'd imagine (read: hope) the starting XI would have Henderson in for Lampard in DM and Lallana in for Wilshire in AM; beyond that, with Sturridge up top and Rooney just behind, that looks fairly likely. Personally I'd rather have Lambert instead of Rooney, but that's partly based on my Southampton/SRL bias and my anti-Rooney bias because he just doesn't fit into the England squad. I can guarantee he'll start though.

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PHOTO: @LukeShaw3 chats with Roy Hodgson as @england’s #WorldCup squad trains in Portugal. #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/IIFwHytsJs

 

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PHOTO: Adam Lallana battles with Leighton Baines at @england’s pre-#WorldCup training camp on the Algarve. #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/4Yoo62Re0M

 

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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2014/world-cup-2014-raheem-sterling-3581503

 

World Cup 2014: Raheem Sterling and Adam Lallana impress as England prepare in Portugal

Roy Hodgson took a hands-on approach in England’s third training session here in Portugal today as his side’s World Cup preparations continued.

And Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling really grasped their opportunity to impress.

England's squad, wearing their new training kit, were initially split into three groups: Keepers, defenders and the rest to warm up.

While Phil Jones and John Stones, who are both overcoming injury, were assigned a physio to do running away from the main group.

Then the two groups of outfield players, including Wayne Rooney, worked on short passing and moving exercises designed to keep possession.

Ray Lewington was in charge of the group featuring Southampton’s Lallana.

He encouraged the players to be “nice and light” on their feet.

And no-one looked more comfortable in possession than Lallana despite the small area for the drill meaning players were closed down quickly.

Some of Lallana’s close control, touches and flicks looked world-class and I’d have him in the starting XI on this evidence.

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