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Sven-Goran Eriksson sticks to his guns as he opts for Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard in the heart of his best England XI midfield with Paul Scholes on the left… but who else makes the team and who did he pick in his world XI?

Sven-Goran Eriksson has selected Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard together in midfield in his best England XI.

The pair notoriously found it difficult to play alongside each other for the Three Lions despite both being superb players.

Eriksson, who managed England between 2001 and 2006, also included former Manchester United star Paul Scholes on the left wing.

Sven-Goran Eriksson included Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard in his best England XI
Eriksson often struggled to get Lampard and Gerrard to play well together for England

Gerrard and Lampard often impressed for Liverpool and Chelsea respectively but were unable to win any trophies for England.

In addition to Scholes, David Beckham was also included in Eriksson's team.