cuppatea wrote:I never thought I'd find myself defending Frank Lampard, but his goal record from midfield speaks for itself and he's been one of Chelsea's most important players at a time when they're challenging for (and usually winning) major honours every season.
Based on his international form over the last year or so and the fact he seems unable to play alongside Stevie, I'd stick him on the England bench at the moment, but he's still well worth his place in the squad and there aren't many better midfielders in the country.
Even Butt used to score a few goals, when you play for a title winning side you will always get chances, more than at other sides. Every footballer has one thing that is their strength, Lardasses being he can shoot, usually off someones backside, but look at how many shots he takes. England is the prime example, usually against sides weaker than your average EPL side, he looks like what he is, a distinctly average player, because the side is not set up for him.
'Aren't many better midfielders?' that doesn't mean he is.
