Award-winner Lambert pays tribute to Lallana (From Daily Echo)
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Award-winner Lambert pays tribute to Lallana
12:11pm Monday 12th March 2012 in Saints News
Rickie Lambert shows off his trophy
Rickie Lambert thought Adam Lallana was going to win the Championship's Player of the Year award.
Lambert was shortlisted with two other players - Lallana and Cardiff City's Peter Whittingham.
He said: "I'm proud but surprised because I thought Adam was going to get it. He's been unbelievable this season.
"Adam gave me a big hug and said I deserved it which was nice.
"He's a lovely lad as well as being a great player.
"I have said countless times I think he is the best player in the league; he is something special.
"Players like Adam make my life easier, scoring goals with him around is a whole lot easier."
Lambert's success comes less than a year after many doubted whether he could make the step up to the Championship.
"It's nice to prove them wrong, that drove me on a little bit but I was more than confident.
"It's very satisfying but the main thing is to get promotion."
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