Source: Team_Talk
Zamora enjoying eventful week
obby Zamora admits it has been something of a "crazy week" after a first England call-up followed by his partner giving birth to twin girls.[LNB] However, the Fulham striker intends to enjoy every moment.[LNB]Zamora is one of a string of new faces in Fabio Capello's senior squad for Wednesday night's friendly against Hungary at Wembley.[LNB]The 29-year-old had been on the verge of making the final party for the World Cup following a superb season for Europa League finalists Fulham, only to see his dreams dashed by an Achilles injury which needed surgery.[LNB]After finally breaking through into the senior international set-up, the former Brighton, Tottenham and West Ham forward intends to make the most of his opportunity.[LNB]"It has been a crazy week, but very enjoyable, so I am going to try to enjoy it all," said Zamora.[LNB]"The twins were born last Monday, they came out on Friday, then I had a match on Saturday, was back home for one day and then I was away with England, so I have not seen them as much as I wanted to, but I am sure I will find some time when I get back home.[LNB]"The twins, Gisele and Siena, are a massive part of my life now, and with getting the call-up to play for your country is a massive honour.[LNB]"I am lost for words. I am extremely proud to be called up to play for my country."[LNB]Zamora recalled: "Last year was a bit disappointing that I could not go to the World Cup because of my injury, but I guess that is life.[LNB]"Going and not doing either myself or the country justice says it all - you cannot go if you are not 100%, that is not fair on anybody, so in that sense the decision was quite easy.[LNB]"It had to be sorted over the summer, it has been operated on and feels 100% now, so I am looking forward to doing well for England.[LNB]"I have been training well, and certainly do not feel out of place.[LNB]"At the moment, it is one step at a time - hopefully I can get this cap under my belt and look to push on, to do well.[LNB]"If I get my chance, I am going to grab it."[LNB]With the retirement of Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey, there would appear to now be a vacancy in the England attack to supplement the tenacity of Wayne Rooney.[LNB]West Ham forward Carlton Cole is another option for Capello, but Zamora - who netted 21 goals last season, nine in Europe - believes he can certainly add something to the frontline.[LNB]"If they can bring the ball up to me, I would like to think I can hold it up and bring Wayne in, the guys from midfield and also get some shots off," Zamora said.[LNB]Manchester United striker Rooney came in for criticism following his below-par performances in South Africa, where he failed to find the net.[LNB]But Zamora defended his international team-mate, saying: "Everybody is expecting amazing things from him every time, and if he does have an off-day then everyone picks up on that.[LNB]"Wayne is one of the best players in the world and it will be an honour to play alongside him."[LNB]Much has been made of the reasons behind the Three Lions bitterly disappointing World Cup campaign.[LNB]Zamora, though, stresses the current squad are focused on the future, rather than continuing with post-mortems.[LNB]"The boss touched on it briefly today, that we want to push on and try to do well," the Fulham striker said.[LNB]"Everyone who is involved with the England set-up wants to do well and the whole of the country wants to win.[LNB]"The World Cup is in the past, and hopefully it can be forgotten, so we can all crack on to the next tournament now."
