Friday, 26th September, 2014



Steve Bruce believes that every young player should look up to Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard for inspiration.

The former England international left Chelsea this summer to join New York City FC, but he quickly returned to the Premier League with Manchester City on a short loan.




Lampard has scored three goals in the last two games for the Citizens and has proven he can still cut it in England's top flight.

“How much would Frank Lampard be worth now if he was in his pomp? A 20 goals a year man for the last 15 years? He'd be worth £60 or £70 million", Bruce was quoted as saying by ITV.
 


The Hull City manager believes that every young player should use Lampard as a benchmark in their career and said at 36, the midfielder has maintained a ‘staggering’ level of fitness.  

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“He's been quite a remarkable player. Every young player with any aspiration in the game should maybe have a look at him.

“He's 36 now and his fitness levels are staggering. He's been a staggering player.”

Bruce feels that his goalscoring record as a midfielder and his longevity in the game make Lampard a true Premier League great and a ‘phenomenal’ footballer.

“Frank has been a great player for the Premier League. The word great is used too much but if you look at his record, he's been a phenomenal player. Still doing it now at 36 is incredible.”

Lampard is Chelsea’s record goalscorer with 208 goals in 626 appearances and has already scored three in three for Manchester City.

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