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Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have often been criticised for their perceived inability to play together. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters Frank Lampard has said England would have qualified comfortably for Euro 2008 had he and Steven Gerrard been able to replicate their impressive club form at international level. Fabio Capello is expected to pair them in central midfield against Kazakhstan at Wembley on Saturday, most likely at the expense of the more defensively-minded Gareth Barry, as he attempts to solve a riddle that has stumped successive England head coaches. Gerrard, who missed last month's win in Croatia with injury, and Lampard have played together in the centre some 20 times for their country but have rarely clicked despite revelling in similar roles in the Premier League. Lampard last night admitted their lack... [read full story]
