Frank
Lampard is encouraged by the revival of British managers in the Premier
League and hopes the current crop can inspire a future generation of
coaches.
The Chelsea boss is one of 11 British head coaches and managers in the top
flight, a number that has increased from just five only two years ago.
Lampard believes the increase can have a positive impact on those aspiring
for a career in management and encourage players nearing retirement to
consider a move into coaching.
"In the modern world, I don't think it matters where you're from," Lampard
said.
"But it is nice that this is the Premier League here in England and we are
seeing some British managers coming through and doing very well.
"I know there will be a lot of hard work behind that. And if that can
inspire younger managers, or players who want to try to become managers,
that is a great thing. Sam Allardyce and David Moyes have been doing well
for years."
Lampard has himself been part of that revival having taken the Chelsea job
in 2019, while other experienced bosses like his West Ham counterpart Moyes
and West Brom's Allardyce have returned to the league.
As his Chelsea side prepare to face West Ham and look to make amends for
back-to-back away defeats to Everton and Wolves, Lampard was complimentary
of the job Moyes has done.
"The clubs he's managed are top clubs," Lampard said.
"What he's doing at West Ham is the job of a top manager. The observations
of others who think he needs to redeem himself don't matter. I don't see it
that way. There's nothing for him to redeem."
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