Frank Lampard has hit back at his critics, rejecting the idea he lacks experience and dismissing television punditry as an easy alternative to coaching or management.
The heat has been on since Chelsea lost 3-1 at home to Manchester City on Sunday, a defeat stretching a poor run of form to only one win in six games.
His team have slipped from top to ninth in the Premier League, but Lampard said: 'If I didn't want that challenge I could have sat on the telly and done an easier job.