"Rickie Lambert poised for Roy Hodgson World Cup qualifier nod"

Have to say I've actually looked forward to watching an England game again since Lambert got the call. Lets hope it works out well for the bloke. 3 goals tonight

 

If Lambert had pace/wasn't slow he'd get in about 16 of the PL teams - he'd be very similar to Benteke. I think the reason Lambert has lost his form is because the opposition's CBs double team him and doesn't allow him time on the ball, and he doesn't have the quick movement to break away from them so he gets marked out of the game sometimes. I think Rickie's best role is when he comes deeper and now that we've got Osvaldo, I'm hoping we've got someone he can look up and pass to straight away, instead of having to wait for someone to make a run.

 

Ouch. This will be popular. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...xposes-englands-dearth-of-talent-8801028.html

 

Poor man management from Hodgson to describe the decision to play Lambert that way.

 

Dont think its that bad from hodgson, i took it as meaning hed have had a headache if defoe was playing regularly, but as he isnt then rickie becomes an automatic selection. Very poorly written article tho by a journalist with a clear agenda. Wdnt read much into it

 

Forget all the negative stuff... This is a great opportunity for Lambert to score some goals for England in a big competitive game

 

hoping that a Englands manager will only pick players who actually play for thier club, a third choice striker for Spurs should never be included in the squad. I like Defoe, but players must be encouraged to play for teams where they would be part of the first team

 

Slightly differently to last time, we will actually get to see Rickie walk out with the team and sing (or not), the national anthem.

 

England team now confirmed.

1 - Hart

2 - Walker
6 - Jagielka
5 - Cahill
3 - Cole

4 - Gerrard
8 - Lampard

7 - Walcott
10 - Wilshere
9 - Welbeck

11 - Lambert

 

Hands up anyone who predicted at the start of the season that Rickie would be the main striker for England in a WCQ. Liar, Liar...Pants on Fire.

 

Feed the lamb and he will score....


That is all

No7

 

As normal with England, I'm finding the football really quite dull! Let's hope Lambert can spice things up...

 

He's done it again .... RICKIE!

 

That's better!

 

Two appearances, two goals. Like that.

 

One goal and one assist not bad for a Rookie........

 

Welbeck suspended, if Sturidge is still not fit for Tuesday I'd say England have very little chance of winning against Ukraine.

 

Rickie has now played 71 minutes for England. He has two goals and one assist to his name.

 

That assist was a great pass.

 

It was indeed!