Rickie Lambert calls on Southampton to remain grounded despite flying start

By Massimo Marioni Sunday 29 Sep 2013 7:37 pm

Keeping his feet on the ground: Southampton’s Rickie Lambert (Picture: PA)

Rickie Lambert has hailed Southampton’s fine start to the season but knows they must keep improving to finish in the top six.

The England international scored the second goal in a 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace, which lifted Saints to fourth, before Liverpool’s victory at Sunderland today.

‘A good start is important to any team in any season but just because we’ve done well doesn’t necessarily mean we can lay off a little bit,’ said 31-year-old Lambert.

‘We’ll try to improve because we know the teams around us are going to pick up points but we’re confident we can do it. We’ve got to take our start into the rest of the season so we can stay there.’

Rickie Lambert, Southampton FC