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Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard admit Premier League club rivalries held back England's golden generation

Three of England's golden generation have admitted that club rivalries prevented them from hitting the heights they were expected to at international level.

Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard revealed the relationship they formed during their younger days at West Ham evaporated when they went their separate ways, ending up at Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea.

Along with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, speaking to BT Sport's Jake Humphrey after Chelsea's 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday night, they talked about how their competition at club level hampered their progress on the international stage.