Chelsea's Frank Lampard admits England caps will not impact next club move
By Rob Parrish - Follow me on Twitter @skysportsrobp
Thursday 7 February 2013 11:59, UK
Image:Frank Lampard: England veteran unsure over next move of his club career
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists the next move of his club career will not be dictated by a desire to reach 100 caps for England.
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Lampard may be surplus to requirements at Chelsea, but Hodgson wants the 34-year-old to inspire his team all the way to the World Cup next year.
The midfielder has been linked with a possible move to America in the summer when his Chelsea contract runs out, but Hodgson believes that would be a mistake for a player who is now just six caps away from 100 for his country.
Hodgson said: "He was excellent. I think he can (reach 100 caps). I hope we'll keep Frank in England.
"It's not for me to discuss his future with his current club. I know he'll have a lot of offers if Chelsea do decide they're prepared to let him go.
"I'm rather hoping we'll still see him, if not in England then Europe which will make my task easier. If he goes further afield and follows David (Beckham to the MLS), it complicates matters but it doesn't mean your career is over with England.
"But the further afield you go, the more problematic it gets for the media and the England manager to follow you."
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