Lampard leads praise for Cleverley and Ox after England youngsters shine in Moldova
Posted Saturday, September 08, 2012 by Dailymail
Frank Lampard spoke glowingly of England's future after they kicked their World Cup qualifying campaign off with a 5-0 win over Moldova.
The Chelsea man scored a brace, with Jermain Defoe, James Milner and Leighton Baines joining him on the scoresheet, but other players also starred.
Arsenal's teenager winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain impressed before being substituted, while emerging Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley also put in a good shift.
Deadly duo: Frank Lampard (left) celebrates with Tom Cleverley during England's win in Moldova
As a result, veteran Lampard believes the future of the team is in good hands.
'They're brilliant, of course they're good enough,' he told ITV1. 'Tom is a pleasure to play with and with him being at such a young age, he's going to be right in the middle of the team for years to come.
'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was brilliant. He lit up the first half and it's great to see players like that coming through.'
On Lampard`s praise, Cleverley added: 'He's someone I look up to. It's good to hear that.'
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