With his 21-year professional career now at an end, UEFA.com gives full credit to a player regarded as one of the great England midfielders of modern times.
What they said
“To have a midfield player who consistently scores so many goals at the top level is a rare thing.”
Lionel Messi, Barcelona forward
“One of my best players ever, one of my best professionals ever, a Chelsea legend and a legend in the Premier League.”
José Mourinho, former Chelsea manager
“Lamps is a proper Chelsea legend. Lamps won everything with us and in my opinion is the best and most …