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Frank Lampard: This player was my toughest Premier League opponent - he had everything
FRANK LAMPARD has claimed his toughest Premier League opponent was former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
Frank Lampard announced his retirement from football last month
Frank Lampard announced his retirement last month, bringing an end to a glittering 21-year career for the midfielder.
The 38-year-old made over 600 Premier League appearances for West Ham, Chelsea and Manchester City, coming up against some of the world's best players.
However, the Blues legend has admitted his toughest opponent was former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard.
Frank Lampard has claimed Steven Gerrard was his toughest opponent
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“He had everything,” Lampard told Sky Sports.
“If you got him on his day, you can almost forget about it because he was so powerful as player.
"Particularly, when you used to go up to Anfield.
"You knew if Stevie was on his game in the first three minutes because he would crash through someone.
“He has everything, other than the aggressive side, he had top ability.
"He was a great all round midfield player.”