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Rickie Lee Lambert is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Southampton and the England national team. Lambert began his career at Blackpool, having been previously dropped by Liverpool as a youngster. He later played at Macclesfield Town, Stockport County, Rochdale and Bristol Rovers, before moving to Southampton in 2009.
Lambert proved a key signing for Southampton, becoming their top scorer as they were promoted to the Championship in 2010 and to the Premier League the following season. He has won a number of personal awards, including three league Golden Boots. Lambert is known for his large stature and physical performances, drawing comparisons with Southampton legend Matthew Le Tissier for his ability in front of goal and penalty taking ability. On 8 August 2013, Lambert was called up to the England team for the first time. On 14 August 2013 he scored on his England national team debut at Wembley in a friendly against Scotland with his first touch.
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