Frank Lampard ‘rules himself out of surprise international job’… but former England star remains keen to return to management after disastrous interim stint at Chelsea
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Frank Lampard has ruled himself out of the running for the role of Canada’s new head coach, but remains eager to return to management.
The former Chelsea and Everton manager emerged as a surprise candidate for the role earlier this month to lead Canada into the 2026 World Cup, which they are hosting.
But according to The telegraphLampard has decided not to take the role after holding initial talks with the Canadian Football Association.
The 45-year-old took part in England training sessions ahead of the Three Lions’ friendlies against Belgium and Brazil last month and remains keen to return to management.
“I enjoy being with the family and look to come back at some point,” he said.
Frank Lampard has ruled himself out of the running for the role of Canada’s new manager
The former Chelsea star took part in England training ahead of friendlies against Belgium and Brazil last month
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‘Hopefully something will come up that feels right for me, I’m keen to get back on track but as I say I’m enjoying family life.
‘You love the job. You understand the hardships of it in this day and age. I have enjoyed all the clubs I have worked with.
‘They have all been big challenges for different reasons. I enjoy working with players, improving players and the team, so let’s see what comes.’
The former England international has been out of work since ending last season as Chelsea’s interim manager after the Blues sacked Graham Potter.
Lampard took Derby County to the Championship play-offs in 2019 in his first job in management, but lost to Aston Villa in the final before taking the Chelsea job two months later.
The former England star guided the Blues to fourth place in the Champions League and the FA Cup final, which they lost to Arsenal.
Lampard has been out of work since his interim spell as Chelsea manager ended last season
Lampard was sacked in January 2021 with Chelsea ninth in the Premier League before replacing Rafael Benitez at Everton 12 months later.
He guided the Toffees to safety but was sacked less than a year from the job last January after an 11-game winning streak left Everton 19th in the table.
The former Chelsea star returned to Stamford Bridge last April following Potter’s sacking but won just once in 11 games.
Canada is looking for a new manager to replace John Herdman, who resigned at the end of August to take over at Toronto FC in the MLS.
Herdman’s former assistant Mauro Biello has served as interim manager for the past eight months.
