uther Burrell is enjoying being back in the England fold after new coach Eddie Jones ended his spell in

There was a moment on Saturday night that seemed to legitimize the status of Vancouver’s soccer culture, while also creating one of the great moments in the Whitecaps MLS history. It wasn’t the reaction to the final whistle, or the appreciation of two huge saves by David Ousted to preserve the win and another clean sheet. It wasn’t even the reception to Kendall Waston’s goal itself. It was the moment just before. Vancouver has always been a savvy soccer market. You can debate why, but going back even before 1974, there seemed to be an appreciation for the game that didn’t exist elsewhere in North America. The Whitecaps of 1979 galvanized that reputation, as did the parade of world class stars that wore the blue and white. Even the later incarnations of pro soccer captured trophies and the appreciation of the city, just not on the same scale. So while sometimes accused of being too polite, or too negative, the 21,000 fans inside BC Place proved en masse what their team, and what the game meant to them. They collectively stood just after Kekuta Manneh electrified them to earn the corner, and just before Pedro Morales delivered the decisive cross. It was as if 21,000 people became one huge human drum roll, with almost a sixth sense for the defining moment that was about to occur. Seventy-Five minutes earlier, their former captain was given one final curtain call, as Jay DeMerit put a public end to his career. A centre-back, who’s own defining moment as a player might have been the 2006 Premier League Promotion final at Cardiff’s Millennium stadium, when he nodded home the game winner past Leeds United, from an Ashley Young corner. He’ll never pay for a drink in a Hornets bar ever again. For supporters of Watford, it was a monumental goal, and a multi-million dollar moment for a club that always seemed to straddle the line between the top two divisions. How appropriate then, that the centre back who ultimately replaced DeMerit in Vancouver, would leap up and connect with a cross, that had been rehearsed over and over in training the day before. Kendall Waston was already gaining cult status before ... but Saturday’s goal, which earned the Whitecaps an MLS Cup lottery ticket, could mean so much more for the player and his new team. The supporters asked, the team answered - a wonderful moment in human synergy. The kind that creates history and defines what a club really is - a maker of memories and the provider of hope for more. Because of the single entity structure of MLS, and the fact that the league is only 18 years old, there exists a certain snobbery about the circuit’s history and credibility in the global context. But even the world’s most storied, and oldest clubs had to start the same way, with folkloric heros and legendary moments. Caps fans probably weren’t thinking about that as Waston raced to the corner flag with an unorthodox, beautifully raw, non-premeditated celebration. Whether they were long time season ticket holders from the 70’s, or there for the first time, an entire building was galvanized into one buzzing bee hive of emotion, elation and joy ... not to mention, relief. Imagine what it would mean to everyone associated with the club, if the players could offer up one more such occasion this season. Patrick Roy Jersey . “Momentum is only as good as the next days starter,” the long-time Baltimore Orioles manager famously quipped. Joe Sakic Jersey . He even addressed his group of relievers Sunday morning. Dustin McGowan made those worries a nonfactor, at least for a day. 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Burrell is hoping to start in Sundays clash with Wales - live on Sky Sports - and stake a claim for a place on this summers tour to Australia following Manu Tuilagis withdrawal from the squad through injury.The Northampton centre was surprisingly overlooked for Englands World Cup squad by former coach Stuart Lancaster who selected Rugby League convert Sam Burgess ahead of Burrell. Englands disastrous showing at the tournament - they became the first hosts to exit at the pool stage - saw a change in coach and a change in fortune for Burrell who was recalled for their final Six Nations game. Burrell is hoping to stake a claim for a place in the tour squad Burrell did not play a part in the Grand Slam-clinching win over Ireland but is excited to feel part of Jones plans and Englands future.Its very exciting, Burrell told Sky Sports News HQ. Obviously its been long time for me.It was a disappointing period for me back in August but that was eight months ago now. Im excited to be part of this group of players and moving forward.It was a huge setback for me both on and off the field. It doesnt just affectt me, it affects people around me.dddddddddddd Burrell has been in good form for Northampton For me I had to go back to the drawing board and strip back all that disappointment and really start again. Its been an exciting period for me. I have been in and out of the squad in the Six Nations.I was chomping at the bit to get an opportunity. It didnt quite happen. But its about here and now and Im excited to be part of this team.Burrell also expressed his sympathy for Tuilagi who was forced to pull out of the England squad after suffering a hamstring injury playing for Leicester in last weekends Premiership semi-final against Saracens.However, Burrell does accept that Tuilagis loss could be his gain.Its very disappointing for Manu, he added. Hes a good friend of mine. Hes a great player. These injuries happen, so disappointing for him. But it does open the door for somebody else.We will see what happens. Obviously I have to take care of business if Im involved at the weekend thats first and foremost for me. 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