Friday, 25 June 2010
Lamps not fussed at second fiddle
Frank Lampard is not fussed about England finishing second in their World Cup group. Claiming it could prove to be a blessing in disguise, the Chelsea star said: "I couldn't care less that we have finished second. You cannot pick and choose your future matches. And finishing second might actually be a bonus for us because it now means we've got an extra day's rest before our next game on Sunday, rather than playing on Saturday." England finished behind USA in Group C, after the Americans edged Algeria with a last-minute goal in their final group match. Lampard said England can build on their 1-0 win over Slovenia, a result that saw them through to the last 16. "This performance gives us a lot to build on. You have seen it many a time when teams in tournaments start a bit cagey and then come strong," added Lampard.