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Frank Lampard scored more goals than Paul Scholes, more assists than Steven Gerrard and was praised by Ronaldinho... he is the best player to have graced the Premier League

On the day that Frank Lampard announced his retirement from football, Chelsea season ticket holder Rory Jennings pays tribute to the midfield maestro.

February 2, 2017 is a date that the Premier League should always look on with sorrow. The greatest player to have graced the league has decided to hang up his boots. No player has demonstrated a better attitude or more application to reach the zenith of the game.

Of course he is an incredibly gifted footballer but it is fair to say that he may not have been blessed with the natural ability of some of his peers.