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Frank Lampard backs Carl Rushworth for potential England international call-up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Frank Lampard backs Carl Rushworth for potential England international call-up

Summary

Coventry manager Frank Lampard believes goalkeeper Carl Rushworth possesses the quality required to compete for a spot in the England national squad. The 25-year-old returned to the CBS Arena this summer for a reported £22.5 million fee following a successful loan spell that helped the club secure the Championship title last season. Despite starting his career at Brighton, Rushworth never made a senior appearance for the club and undertook multiple loan spells before his permanent transfer to Coventry. Lampard emphasized the need for consistent performance at the Premier League level to earn international recognition. Rushworth is set to face his former club Brighton on Sunday at the CBS Arena as Coventry seeks its first points of the current season.

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By the Numbers

•Frank Lampard advocates for Carl Rushworth’s inclusion in the England setup.
•Rushworth joined Coventry from Brighton for an initial £22.5 million this summer.
•The goalkeeper previously earned one England Under-21 cap.
•Coventry hosts Brighton on Sunday at the CBS Arena in Premier League action.
•Rushworth has started the first three matches for Coventry this season.

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rushworth can challenge for England spot - Lampard

What they're saying

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Boss Frank Lampard believes Carl Rushworth can make an England breakthrough at Coventry. After failing to make it at Brighton, Lampard feels Rushworth, who spoke about his international ambitions last season, has a chance to compete for an England spot now. Rushworth won Euro 2023 with England Under-21s, although did not play, and earned one cap for the Young Lions.
— Yahoo Sports

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