​Ivanovic backs ex-Chelsea teammate Lampard to become England manager | OneFootball

Former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic believes Frank Lampard will one day manage England.

Lampard had some doubters when he first took the Chelsea job, after a somewhat successful stint with Derby County in the Championship.

But he has impressed at the Stamford Bridge club, securing a top four finish last term.

And Ivanovic, now with West Bromwich Albion, thinks Lampard has the potential to coach his country in the future.

"When Frank decided to become a manager, everyone who knows him knew he was going to be a success," said Ivanovic, per the Daily Mail.

"He is the right person in the right place, not just for Chelsea. I hope he will stay at Chelsea for life, but for sure he could give to his country and be manager of the England national team.

"He knows football and has great ideas. I watch his interviews and you can see he understands the game, the things he needs to do and how to give belief to the group.

"It's a massive job to understand football and to make the team play and work like you want. He has a good group of people around him to help him. He will be a success.

"He fully deserved to be Chelsea manager, not just because of his name. Of course I wish him all the best and for me he will always have a huge part (to play)."