RICKIE Lambert has revealed he will be “disappointed” if he doesn’t hit 30 Championship goals in his first ever season at that level.

The phenomenal Saints striker took his league tally to 26 with both goals in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace yesterday.

Due to his cup strikes, Lambert has now reached the 30-goal milestone in all competitions for the second time in his extraordinary three-season Saints career.

In his debut term of 2009/10, Lambert belted 36 goals – of which 30 came in League One.

Now he is adamant he wants to repeat that feat at the level above.

“I know I’ve never set targets, but if I don’t get 30 in the league then I’ll be disappointed,” he said.

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