Why England didn’t deploy a holding midfielder between Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, allowing both to roam, is unforgivable.
Time and time again the national side used a 4-2-2 which limited both, so the boring cliche that ‘Gerrard and Lampard can’t play together,’ was never properly tested.
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The debate over which of the pair was better still occurs in pubs, and although it’s our opinion Gerrard was easily the more talented and influential, it’s undeniable that Lampard was a great player.
The former Chelsea and Manchester City ace announced his retirement yesterday and Gerrard sent him a top tribute via Instagram.
Great touch.