Lampard: Booed on Saturday
England head coach Steve McClaren admits he is in the dark as to why fans have turned on midfielder Frank Lampard.
The Chelsea midfielder was jeered after emerging off the bench for Michael Owen in Saturday’s 3-0 success over Estonia.
McClaren is unhappy supporters are turning on the midfielder who just two years ago was named fans’ Player of the Year for a second successive season.
The former Middlesbrough boss does not believe Lampard has been affected by the adverse reaction and is just hoping the 29-year-old can remain focused on his performances.
“I honestly do not know why the crowd boo Frank Lampard,” he said. “I have no answers.
Player of the Year
“Two years ago he was voted the fans’ Player of the Year two years in a row and when you look at the three games against Brazil, Estonia away and Germany, he was our best player.
“No-one likes being criticised and booed. I wouldn’t want it at a club and I don’t want it at international level either.
“We have talked about it but I don’t think it has affected him. He just has to get on with it.
“All I am concerned about are his performances on the field. It is not about who is criticising him or booing him.”
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