Frank Lampard, a prominent figure in English football, recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate surrounding the greatness of midfielders Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes, and himself. Lampard, Gerrard, and Scholes are widely regarded as three of England’s finest central-midfield players of their generation.
However, the question of who was the best among them has been a topic of discussion for years. During his career, Lampard played a crucial role in England’s “Golden Generation.” However, he faced challenges when trying to form a cohesive midfield partnership with Gerrard and Scholes while representing the national team.
On the other hand, Scholes enjoyed a successful stint at Manchester United, making 718 appearances and scoring 155 goals. Lampard achieved remarkable success during his time at Chelsea and Manchester City. Gerrard, a Liverpool legend, scored 185 goals in all competitions before moving to LA Galaxy in 2015.
When asked about the ongoing debate, Lampard expressed his perspective during an interview on the Obi One podcast. He acknowledged that he frequently encounters this topic when conversing with people in London taxis.
“I get it all the time,” Lampard explained. “Listen, I am going to sit on the fence here. It’s not a debate that’s worthy of anything.
“I played with and against both with England. They were incredible players and we had different attributes and were in different circumstances.
“I have the utmost respect for those players. If someone went to me, ‘Frank, here is the debate. I think Stevie [Gerrard] is better than you’. He was amazing, and I’ll agree with you.
“It’s no big deal, and I am pleased to be in a debate of that level with players. I know what my strengths were and what they did, and I think it’s a useless debate.”
