article_snippet: I’m very fortunate,' Frank Lampard said. '
article_snippet: Lampard will join former Spain and Barcelona star David Villa (centre) at Lampard new club .
article_snippet: And Lampard is relishing the prospect of facing Lampard old pal - when asked when the match takes place Lampard was quick to answer. '
article_snippet: August 23,' Lampard said without hesitation. '
article_snippet: Lampard believes Liverpool legend Gerrard, 34, has made the right call to follow Lampard to the US after 17 years in the first team at Anfield.
article_snippet: Former England team-mates never quite clicked while playing together for the national team .
article_snippet: Lampard is looking forward to renewing hostilities with Steven Gerrad once hostilities with Gerrard are both playing across the pond . '
article_snippet: I’m pleased for Stevie,' Lampard said. '
article_snippet: What more can Lampard do at Liverpool? '
article_snippet: Lampard’s had a fantastic career.'
article_snippet: Lampard added that the pair, who retired from international duty a month apart last year, became close during their time with the Three Lions. '
article_snippet: We get on very well, particularly in We latter years, as captain and vice-captain of England,' Lampard explained. '
article_snippet: a huge amount of respect for Lampard and look forward to getting up against Lampard out there.'
article_snippet: Lampard believes it is the right moment to go for Gerrard, who was sent off 38 seconds after coming off the bench in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. '
article_snippet: I think only individuals know the right time for only individuals,' Lampard said. '
article_snippet: and I think at the minute I would say yes because what more can Lampard do?
article_snippet: If not their greatest player Lampard will be right up there with the greatest players ever.'