Zamora Realistic About His Current Form

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http://www.express.co.uk/football/view/280809/Wigan-0-Fulham-2-Bobby-Zamora-s-on-a-ticket-to-ride-for-England

WIGAN 0 - FULHAM 2: BOBBY ZAMORA'S ON A TICKET TO RIDE FOR ENGLAND 



Monday October 31,2011


By Matthew Dunn 


BOBBY ZAMORA helped cure Fulham's travel sickness and immediately turned his thoughts towards booking his place on another plane – to next year's European Championships.

Striker Zamora's well-timed run set up Clint Dempsey to become the joint top-scoring American in Premier League history and set Fulham on their way to their first away win of the season. Moussa Dembele's second was the icing on the cake.

But with Wayne Rooney set to be rested for the forthcoming international friendly double-header, Zamora's delight was slightly tinged by the fact he did not manage to score.

"I certainly need to play a bit better than that to be anywhere near the squad," said Zamora.

"I did have an assist for the first goal, but I wasn't happy with my performance.

"I have to work hard to improve and I know I can do better.

"You can work as hard as you like and the first season I came here, I did the role Moussa did here, which is sitting, screening and running around like a nutter 

"You don't get any credit for that sort of work unless you get a goal, that's what any striker is judged on."

Wigan's seventh successive defeat came despite twice hitting the woodwork, with Victor Moses' effortless 25-yard dipping volley the most deserving.

The ex-Crystal Palace man was born in Nigeria and lived there until 11. But, having already represented England at Under-16, 17, 19 and 21 levels, Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes he may soon have to ultimately decide.

He said: "You don't see many players like him in world football, an old type of winger who relies on his raw talent and who puts a smile on your face.

"He has been in England all his life but his background is Nigeria and his family is from there. It's a very difficult decision, he needs to do what his heart tells him."

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I must do more to win England place, insists Fulham striker Zamora

By Sportsmail Reporter

Last updated at 11:01 PM on 30th October 2011

Bobby Zamora admits he needs to improve to have a chance of filling in for Wayne Rooney at the European Championship.

The Fulham striker set up his side's first goal in the 2-0 win at Wigan on Saturday but was not happy with his performance and knows he needs to do more if he is to impress Fabio Capello and force his way into the England squad.

England play Spain and Sweden next month and with Rooney suspended for the first three games of Euro 2012 Zamora knows a place is up for grabs.


Looking good: Zamora clashes with Wigan's David Jones on Saturday

The 30-year-old said: 'I certainly need to play a bit better than that today to be anywhere near the squad. I did have an assist for the first goal, but I want to play better than that and I wasn't happy with my performance.

'I think goal scoring is what Fabio Capello is looking for in his strikers.

'You can work as hard as you like and the first season I came here, I did the role Moussa (Dembele) did today, which is sitting, screening and running around like a nutter.

'You don't get any credit for that sort of work unless you get a goal. That's what any striker is judged on and I know that's what I'll be judged on.'


Heading for victory: Clint Dempsey scores for Fulham at Wigan

Zamora made Fulham's first goal for Clint Dempsey, who became the joint-highest scoring American in Premier League history with Brian McBride on 36.

After the game Martin Jol claimed: 'There's not another wide player on the left in England who will be more productive than Clint' – maybe Gareth Bale and Ashley Young will have something to say about that – but Dempsey added: 'I am just happy to score goals to help the team out - especially today as we needed it the most, to get three points. Hopefully, we can push on from here because the aim is to finish in the top half.'




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[TonyGilroy]

I'm sure that both Dempsey and Zamora also said that they hate Jol and will play badly on purpose until he's sacked.

We all know that's what they think because er.........

[MJG]

I like the tactical analysis of playing in the role behind Zamora....'run around like a nutter'.