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Steven Gerrard is the best midfielder I ever played against in the Premier League, insists Chelsea legend Frank Lampard: 'He had everything'

Frank Lampard insists Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was the best midfielder he played against in a 20-year Premier League career.

The pair came up against each other on numerous occasions and even played together in the England team for 14 years, and Lampard did not hesitate to name Gerrard as his toughest opponent.

When asked for his top three midfielders on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, Lampard noted: 'Steven Gerrard, in the Premier League. He had everything.

Frank Lampard (right) has named Steven Gerrard as the toughest midfielder he played against
Lampard was speaking ahead of West Ham vs Chelsea on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football
Lampard was speaking ahead of West Ham vs Chelsea on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football

'If you got him on his day, you can almost forget about it because he was so powerful.