Source: SKY_Sports
Lampard eyes World Cup glory
Frank Lampard insists England will be among the contenders at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The Three Lions have breezed through qualification so far, with maximum points taken from their seven games to date.
The dismal failings of the Steve McClaren era have been laid to rest, with Fabio Capello finally bringing the best out of a squad brimming with world-class talent.
Expectations will be high heading to South Africa next summer, but Lampard believes England are capable of tasting global glory.
"I'm wary of falling into the trap where people ask if you can win it, you say you can, and then expectations rise," the Chelsea midfielder told Sky Sports News.
"Of course we can win it, though. We are playing as well as we have done for a long time and there is a real confidence and togetherness about the group."
Lampard expects the current holders of the world crown, Italy, and reigning European Champions Spain to lead the charge for honours once again in 2010, but claims England will fear no-one heading into the tournament.
Mentally
"They (Italy) are always there or thereabouts so they will be one of the teams to beat," he added.
"On current form Spain seem to be THE team to beat, with the players and individuals they have.
"But a lot can change in a year and that's what tournaments are all about. It's all about arriving there in the right shape, mentally and physically."
Capello certainly appears to have England in good shape, with Lampard happy to admit that the Italian tactician has played an integral role in the team's recent resurgence.
"One of the things we needed in English football was to learn the importance of being a difficult team to beat," he told The Sun.
"That is the foundation stone and you build everything else on top."
