Frank Lampard backed as future England manager by Fabio Capello
The Italian believes Lampard has the perfect ‘understanding’ to one day lead the Three Lions
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Your support makes all the difference.Former England manager Fabio Capello believes Frank Lampard has the perfect “understanding” to succeed as Three Lions coach in the future.
Lampard worked under Capello at the 2010 World Cup, as well as during two qualifying campaigns, and the Italian has been impressed by the Chelsea manager's start to the season.
The Blues currently sit in third place in the Premier League while Lampard has overhauled the morale of the squad by bringing through a wave of academy graduates.
Asked if he thought Lampard was suited to the role, Capello told Sky Sports: ”I don’t know. Probably ... because he can do it. He understands everything and has started without fear and put young players on the pitch.”
Capello singled out Lampard’s ability to turn around the club’s fortunes, after beginning his tenure with just two wins in eight games, as the focus of his admiration.
“I follow him. I watch all the games and I was upset when he started the season and he lost two games and the team didn’t play well.
“Now, the results are good and the position is really good and without the [transfer] market.”
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