Frank Lampard

England midfielder Frank Lampard pulled his thigh in training
England midfielder Frank Lampard
Jordan Henderson is on stand-by in case the Lampard (pictured) is unable to recover for the Belgium game
Frank Lampard captained Chelsea to their Champions League win over Bayern Munich on Saturday
Frank Lampard captained Chelsea to their Champions League win over Bayern Munich on Saturday
Frank Lampard captained Chelsea to their Champions League win over Bayern Munich on Saturday
Bertrand (right) is the first player in Champions League history to make his competition debut in the final
Bayern Munich's midfielder Toni Kroos (L) tries to avoid a tackle by Chelsea's midfielder and captain Frank Lampard
Chelsea meanwhile are seeking to win the famous jug-eared Champions League trophy for the first time
Chelsea's English midfielder Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard (C) is adamant that a Chelsea victory on Saturday would represent the club's greatest ever achievement
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard (R) is determined to end a tumultuous year in style on Saturday
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard (R) and teammate Juan Mata during a training session
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer eyes the ball shot by England player Frank Lampard before the goal was disallowed
(From L) Chelsea's Didier Drogba, captain John Terry and Frank Lampard lift the cup
Chelsea's Didier Drogba (L), captain John Terry (2nd L) and Frank Lampard (3rd L) lift the cup
Lionel Messi (right) vies for the ball with Chelsea midfielders Raul Meireles (left) and Frank Lampard
Chelsea are bracing for a Barcelona onslaught on Tuesday
Chelsea's Frank Lampard (L) and John Terry (R) run during a training session at the Camp Nou
Chelsea demolished Tottenham 5-1 in the FA Cup semi-final on April 15

Hodgson hails 'magnificent' Owen

England manager Roy Hodgson described Michael Owen's goalscoring record for his country as "magnificent" after the striker announced Tuesday his intention to retire at the end of the season.
 

Ferdinand still has England future - Lampard

Frank Lampard believes that Rio Ferdinand has not yet played his last game for England, despite the defender having withdrawn from the national squad this week.
 

Cahill ruled out of San Marino game

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier in San Marino on Friday due to injury.
 

Pair arrested at Chelsea game: police

Two men were arrested over alleged racially aggravated public order offences at Chelsea's Premier League match with West Ham United on Sunday, police have announced.
 

Ferdinand withdraws from England squad

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has pulled out of the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers with San Marino and Montenegro, national team coach Roy Hodgson announced on Monday.
 

Pair arrested at Chelsea game: UK police

Two men were arrested over alleged racially aggravated public order offences at Chelsea's Premier League match with West Ham United on Sunday, police have announced.
 

Ugly scenes can't ruin Lampard milestone, says Benitez

Rafael Benitez insisted the ugly scenes sparked by Frank Lampard's 200th goal for Chelsea in the 2-0 win over West Ham shouldn't overshadow the England midfielder's landmark achievement.
 

Lampard sends Chelsea third as Spurs stumble

Frank Lampard scored his 200th Chelsea goal as his side beat West Ham United 2-0 to snatch third place in the Premier League from faltering London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
 

Police probe after coins thrown at Lampard, Terry

Police launched an investigation on Sunday after coins were thrown at Frank Lampard and John Terry during Chelsea's 2-0 win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
 

Lampard's landmark goal lifts Chelsea up to third

Frank Lampard scored his 200th Chelsea goal as the Blues climbed to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over West Ham in Sunday's London derby at Stamford Bridge.
 

Lampard nets 200th Chelsea goal

Frank Lampard scored the 200th goal of his illustrious Chelsea career on Sunday as the England midfielder once again tormented his former club West Ham.
 

England recall Rio Ferdinand for World Cup games

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was on Thursday recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifying games against San Marino and Montenegro.
 

De Gea kept us in the FA Cup, admits Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hailed goalkeeper David de Gea after his superb late save against Chelsea kept the Premier League leaders in the FA Cup.
 

Chelsea roar back to defy United in FA Cup

Holders Chelsea stormed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday and take their FA Cup quarter-final to a replay.
 

Chelsea tight-lipped over Lampard's future

Chelsea denied Tuesday reports they were holding talks with Frank Lampard over a new contract.
 

Benitez tries to make peace after stormy week

Rafael Benitez tried to end his war with Chelsea's fans after the Blues interim manager ended a turbulent week by leading his side to a 1-0 victory at home to West Bromwich Albion.
 

Ba downs Baggies to silence Benitez critics

Demba Ba eased the pressure on Rafael Benitez as the Senegal striker fired Chelsea to a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday in the first game since the Blues' interim manager criticised his club's supporters and hierarchy.
 

FIFA awards third goal-line technology licence

FIFA said Monday that it had handed out a third licence for revolutionary goal-line technology (GLT), as football's governing body seeks to have a system in place in time for next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.
 

Toure leads African goal charge in England

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure and fellow Ivorian Arouna Kone were among the English Premier League scorers at the weekend.
 

City leave Chelsea trailing, Newcastle edge Saints

Manchester City galvanised their grip on second place in the Premier League and trimmed Manchester United's lead back to 12 points with a 2-0 victory at home to nearest rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

Frank Lampard
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Personal information
Full nameFrank James Lampard[1]
Date of birth20 June 1978 (1978-06-20) (age 31)[1]
Place of birthLondon, England
Height1.84 m (6 ft +12 in)[2]
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current clubChelsea
Number8
Youth career
1994–1995West Ham United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1995–2001West Ham United148(24)
1995–1996Swansea City (loan)9(1)
2001–Chelsea302(89)
National team
1997–2000England U2116(8)
1998England B1(0)
1999–England76(20)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:41, 14 December 2009 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 01:41, 14 December 2009 (UTC)