Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will captain England for their friendly against Denmark tomorrow. The position became available after Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard withdrew from the squad through injury. With full-time Captain Rio Ferdinand still unavailable, Lampard has stepped into the role.
England face the Danes ahead of a crucial Euro qualifier against Wales in March. Bigfreebet will have seen a drop in confidence in England after Capello’s men could only manage a draw against Montenegro in their last qualifying match.
Wayne Rooney had been touted as the favourite for the role having lead England out in their friendly against Brazil in Doha, but Lampard’s role as vice-captain during last year’s World Cup meant the 32-year-old was always likely to be named as skipper.
Lampard had missed a large part of Chelsea’s Premier League campaign through injury but returned after the festive period to provide a timely boost for Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
He will look to add to his twenty International goals having not been able to play for England because of injury. big free bet will likely back him to score after a string of impressive performances for Chelsea.
England boss Fabio Capello also revealed that Lampard will be joined in midfield alongside Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshire, while Ashley Cole will win his 86th cap, moving him one clear of Gary Neville to become the most capped full-back in English history.
Lampard revealed his surprise at being selected as Captain, jokingly referring to himself as one of the
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