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I always wanted to be a winner, to score goals. There was no massive bravery in terms of my mum passing away and stepping up. I just wanted to score. I know everyone would have given me a pass on it if I hadn't taken it. But I'd have had the hump with myself if I'd shirked it.

Frank Lampard

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Frank Lampard
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: June 20
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Frank James Lampard
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