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“You’re paid to make that decision” — Eriksson’s midfield dilemma

Jun 9, 05:14 AM

Former players and coaching staff from England’s 2006 “Golden Generation” look back at how Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded side.

Looking back at that talented England squad, many feel the midfield was one of the toughest puzzles to solve. Eriksson tried to balance the roles of Gerrard and Lampard, but fitting both stars into the same system and getting the best from each was never straightforward.