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Branislav Ivanovic backs former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard to become England manager in the future - but admits he hopes he'll remain as boss at Stamford Bridge 'for LIFE'

Frank Lampard has been backed to manage England by his former Chelsea team-mate Branislav Ivanovic.

Ivanovic and Lampard won six major trophies together at Stamford Bridge between 2008 and 2014. And Ivanovic, who has returned to the Premier League with West Bromwich Albion, has been impressed by his old colleague's work as Blues boss.

'When Frank decided to become a manager, everyone who knows him knew he was going to be a success,' said Ivanovic.

Frank Lampard (left) has been backed to manage England by his former Chelsea team-mate Branislav Ivanovic (second from left)
The Serbian defender has been impressed by his old colleague's work as Blues boss

'He is the right person in the right place, not just for Chelsea.