England's players ended their World Cup with a goalless draw against Costa Rica in what could prove to be Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard's final game for their country. Adam Bate looks at two midfielders he believes were underappreciated and frequently misused in an England shirt...
Bryan Robson never endured such vitriol. Ninety caps and 26 goals were enough to establish Captain Marvel as an England icon, afforded unanimous respect throughout the land.
Lampard and Gerrard boast similar England records, each passing the 100 cap mark and with 29 and 21 goals respectively. In 2005 they finished second and third in the Ballon d’Or voting, Lampard winning the Premier League, Gerrard lifting the Champions League.
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