Declan on deck

Ready to fight for it: Declan Lambert (right) said it was an honour to be called up to the national team and he intends to justify that with some memorable displays. — Kuala Lumpur City’s Facebook

PETALING JAYA: Versatile Kuala Lumpur defender Declan Lambert could be one of the utility players who can make a difference for Malaysia in the King’s Cup starting in Chiang Mai on Sept 22.

And the leftback is hopeful of earning a starting spot in Kim Pan-gon’s team as his 24th birthday falls on Sept 21 – a day before Harimau Malaya’s opener against hosts Thailand.