I'LL BE FRANK
Frank Lampard lands new job following BBC Euro 2024 role and 15 months after Chelsea exit
Lampard has also been tipped to get the England job by BBC and Three Lions legend Gary Lineker
FRANK LAMPARD can't stay away from football despite leaving his last role as a manager some 15 months ago.
The Chelsea and England legend has landed himself a new job as a pundit for the Champions League.
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Lampard will join a whole host of other former players as part of Amazon Prime's brand new coverage of the Champions League.
The 46-year-old, who won the European competition during his career, will form part of a stellar cast for the global broadcaster alongside the likes of Clarence Seedorf, Daniel Sturridge and Gael Clichy.
While Gabby Logan is set to head up the coverage with Premier League legend Alan Shearer joining the team as a commentator.
Lampard won't be out of his depth in front of the camera, after playing a part in the BBC's coverage in Euro 2024 this summer too.
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The 106-time England international is yet to find a new managerial role in football after leaving Chelsea in June last year.
Lampard took charge of just 11 games in his second stint as Blues boss after coming in as caretaker manager following the sacking of Graham Potter.
Lampard, who has also held roles with Derby and Everton, has been outspoken about wanting a return to the dugout at some point.
And BBC colleague Gary Lineker has even suggested he could be the right fit for the biggest job of all - the next England manager.
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Amazon Prime Video Champions League Team
- Presenter: Gabby Logan
- Commentators: Jon Champion, Alan Shearer
- Reporters: Gabriel Clark, Alex Aljoe
- Pundits: Clarence Seedorf, Daniel Sturridge, Frank Lampard, Josephine Henning, Laura Georges, Gael Clichy
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Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said: "I wouldn't disregard Frank Lampard [as Gareth Southgate's replacement].
"I think he tactically gets it. I think the players would respect him immediately.
BBC pundit tipped to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager after Euro 2024
"Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself here but if you're going to go English you think who else? Eddie Howe maybe?"
FA chiefs are still searching for a permanent replacement for Gareth Southgate following his decision to step down after the summer's Euro 2024 heartbreak.
Former U21s boss Lee Carsley has been handed the job on an interim basis and will take charge of the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League clashes against Ireland and Finland.
Lampard has already admitted he is "looking to get back" into management at some point in the near future.
Speaking to TalkSPORT back in March, he said: “I’m enjoying being with the family and looking to get back at some point.
"Hopefully something comes up that feels right for me, I’m keen to get working again but as I reiterate, I’m enjoying family life.
“It’s an intense job so when you’re out of it, it’s nice to appreciate being around all my children.
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“You love the job. you understand the rigours of it in the modern day. I’ve enjoyed all the clubs I’ve worked with.
“They’ve all been big challenges for different reasons. I enjoy working with players, improve players and the team, so let’s see what comes.”
Gareth Southgate vs Frank Lampard managerial record
Frank Lampard
Derby County May 2018 - July 2019
P57 W24 D17 L16 Win percentage 42.1%
Chelsea July 2019 - January 2021
P84 W44 D17 L23 Win percentage 52.4%
Everton January 2022 - January 2023
P44 W12 D17 L24 Win percentage 27.3%
Chelsea (caretaker) April 2023 - May 2023
P11 W1 D2 L8 Win percentage 9.1%
Overall: P288 W132 D72 L16 Win Percentage 45.83%
Gareth Southgate
Middlesbrough June 2006 - October 2009
P151 W45 D43 L63 Win percentage 29.8%
England U21 August 2013 - September 2016
P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage 72.97%
England September 2016 - Present
P110 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage 60%
Overall: P156 W81 D44 L71 Win Percentage 41.3%
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