I just checked, someone on SaintsWeb says those tattoos read "Maison" and "Carter", the names of his two boys. I guess he'll be finding somewhere to put her name!
It shows how poor England's selection is that when they finally realise that Lambert deserves to be in the England squad is at roughly the time when, based on the tail end of last season, he lost his form.
Haha! Did anyone else just see Adkins on SSN? Was being asked about the Lambert news and was absolutely chuffed to bits for Rickie.
Flitcroft reaction to Southampton striker Rickie Lambert England Call up [video=youtube;2dyjfJkBUX0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dyjfJkBUX0[/video]
Nigel Adkins: "I think it's fantastic news for him. I'm absolutely ecstatic for him. Rickie just shows that if you persevere and work hard, you get the opportunity. It's great for him. He scores goals, he contributes, he assists. I really hope he gets on the pitch and goes on and scores."
I wonder if Pardew has anything to say - it was him who sorted out Rickie's diet and fitness, and helped him rip up League One.
Some player reaction... Luke Shaw: "so happy for rickie lambert! deserves it!" Lloyd Isgrove: "Many congrats to Rickie!! England call up and a new born baby on the same day, buzzing for him #LambertForEngland" Richard Chaplow: "Big congrats to Rickie, no one deserves a call up more cant believe its taken so long to be honest #greatlad #greatplayer" Ryan Dickson: "Congratulations to Lambo!hope he gets his chance its Well over due as English top goal scorer!"
SaintsPlayer talk to Rickie Lambert about his England call-up: http://www.player.saintsfc.co.uk/latest-news/article/3342008 please log in to view this image
He's the only player in the squad (barring GK) who doesn't currently play for a side that finished in the top 7 last year.
Rickie Lambert: "I'm delighted to be involved with England. It's the dream I've been fighting for all my life."
