Soccer-England call-up for Saints trio momentous, says Lambert


Southampton's Ricky Lambert celebrates after scoring a penalty against Manchester City during their English Premier League football match at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northern England April 5, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples

SOUTHAMPTON England (Reuters) - The England World Cup call-up for three Southampton players marks a momentous occasion in the history of the English Premier League club, Brazil-bound striker Rickie Lambert said on Monday.

The forward, who along with Southampton team mates Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw was named in Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad for the finals, said it was an occasion to be treasured.

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