West Brom 0-1 Southampton: Late Lambert penalty caps stunning week for striker

The Saints hitman followed a goal on his international debut with a late winner on the opening day of the season to give his side a perfect start to the new season at the Hawthorns

The 31-year old netted the winner for England against Scotland in his international debut in midweek, and was on hand to claim a win for his club three days later by coolly dispatching his spot-kick after Youssouf Mulumbu had fouled Luke Shaw in the area.

West Brom handed a debut to Nicolas Anelka, appearing for the sixth Premier League club of his career, but Zoltan Gera and George Thorne were ruled out through injury.

MATCH REPORT: England 3-2 Scotland: Lambert's debut goal saves Hodgson's blushes

The Southampton striker came off the bench to net the deciding goal with his first touch of international football, after the visitors surrendered their lead on two occasions.

England twice came from behind to beat Scotland 3-2 at Wembley on Wednesday night, with debutant Rickie Lambert heading the winning goal.

The Southampton forward headed home a corner with his first touch of the ball to hand the hosts victory in the first meeting between the bitter rivals in 14 years.

James Morrison and Kenny Miller had twice given the Scots the lead earlier in the match, only for Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck to cancel out the advantage on each occasion.