The Fulham striker gets the nod ahead of Daniel Sturridge, who had been tipped for a call following his good form for Chelsea.
Zamora, 30, has represented England only once, coming on against Hungary last year, and hardly fits in with Capello’s oft-stated policy of wanting to build for the future with youth. Sturridge, 22, could be forgiven for viewing the squad list with bemusement.
He struck twice for Chelsea at Bolton Wanderers on Sunday and has already featured in the Champions League, playing against Bayer Leverkusen. Sturridge also offers greater versatility than Zamora, being able to play wide right in a 4-3-3 as well as through the middle in a 4-4-2.
As England pursue the sole Euro 2012 qualifying point they need in Podgorica, Zamora joins a well-stocked strike-force also including the Manchester United pair of Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck.
Andy Carroll is beginning to find his range for Liverpool while Darren Bent’s sharpness in front of goal was seen with Aston Villa against Wigan Athletic. Bent’s club-mate, Gabby Agbonlahor, has not been selected. - http://www.telegraph.co.uk
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