Zamora admits World Cup heartache

Published : 13 May 2010 08:33:11

Bobby Zamora has described the Achilles tendon injury that has ended his World Cup dreams as "a kick in the teeth".England manager Fabio Capello was set to include the 29-year-old Fulham striker in the provisional 30-man squad he named for this summer's finals. But despite starting Wednesday's Europa League final, in which the Cottagers were beaten 2-1 by Atletico Madrid, Zamora faces surgery. "I knew I wouldn't have done myself or England justice had I gone," he said. "It was a joint deci.... read more