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Frank Lampard chooses John Terry for current England World Cup squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Frank Lampard chooses John Terry for current England World Cup squad

Summary

Frank Lampard expressed his desire to include former teammate John Terry in the current England World Cup squad while discussing team needs. In his appearance on The Rest is Football, Lampard highlighted that, although Wayne Rooney has immense talent, Terry's defensive skills would significantly benefit the squad amid concerns over their current defensive lineup. With the World Cup approaching and England aiming for success, the discussion underscores the balance between past glories and present team composition. England is currently favored to do well in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Lampard prefers John Terry over Wayne Rooney for England's defense.
•England's current defensive options lack elite-level experience.
•The discussion took place on The Rest is Football on Netflix.
•England is among the favorites for the upcoming World Cup.

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What they're saying

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England are amongst the favourites for this World Cup, but, you could argue, on paper, this is nowhere near the best England team we have seen. Of course, the team from 1966 actually became World Cup winners, while the team from the mid-2000s, rightly or wrongly, were labelled the Golden Generation.
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