England midfielder Frank Lampard feared he would be dropped against Wales - Euro 2012 news
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wales-c3041. However, Lampard’s fears were unfounded and he converted a penalty
kick in England’s 2-0 win over the Welsh side at the Millennium stadium on Saturday.
The 32-year-old believes that places in the midfield have become competitive recently and nobody is guaranteed a starting spot in the playing eleven. Lampard played alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jack-Wilshere-c17463 and Scott Parker in a new look 4-3-3 formation for the Three Lions.
A lot of football pundits stated before the match that Lampard has past his prime and the youngsters should be preferred over him.
"I was aware of all the talk. I tried not to let it concern me. It is a good squad, a strong squad and never for any minute should anyone be resting on their laurels about getting picked. I have been around for a long time so it wasn't a sleepless night
but obviously I want to play and contribute. So I tried to work hard in training and give my best all the time," explained Lampard.
England were without former skipper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 skipper has also been hampered by injury woes. Lampard’s combination with Wilshere and Parker worked really well for Capello and he might be tempted to use them in their future
fixtures.
Lampard’s current campaign has been interrupted by injury concerns and he had to miss a major chunk of the season because of it. The midfielder returned to action this January and he has slowly started finding his best form.
"I think I am coming back to my best form after a difficult season. I have missed half of it and never really had that kind of break before,” added Lampard.
The former West Ham United man said that he is delighted to be back in action after being on the sidelines and becoming really frustrated. He said that he is never worried about injuries and his concentration has always been to play well for his team.
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