Southampton striker Ricki Lambert is thrilled to be part of England's World Cup squad.
Lambert worked there after being released by Blackpool in 2000, before going on to spend time at Macclesfield, Stockport, Rochdale and Bristol Rovers before making a £1million move to Southampton five years ago.
"I have been here for a few days and it is a dream come true, it is as simple as that," he said at England's training base in Portugal. "I know I have said that before but it is.
"It means everything to me and it is the best moment of my career and I am enjoying every minute.
"I am going to enjoy every minute of it, especially the games. The first game against Italy, the atmosphere - that is what I have dreamt of all my life and now I am going to be there.
"They are the moments that will live with me for the rest of my life."
