Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is delighted for his players after their England recognition.
Gareth Southgate named his players yesterday for Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, he included Tammy Abraham who previously played England friendlies back in 2017 but was not in the squad earlier this season, and he selected Fikayo Tomori for the first time. They joined club colleagues Mason Mount who made his England debut last month, and the established Ross Barkley.
"I might need to remind them that come Sunday, they need to perform for Chelsea," Lampard smiled, "because it is great news for them but it is just the start and the minute any standards drop or any complacency kicks in then they will all suffer.
"But I am pleased they are smiling and they need to use that to add to their armoury and say okay, I am in the England squad now so I need to show even more, day in day out for us.
"It is well-deserved," the Chelsea boss commented on Abraham's return to the Three Lions fold.
"He is scoring goals regularly and everyone knows his form is really good for us. I think he has probably been in the equation all season for Gareth because of how he has played and it is a natural progression for him. I am delighted because I know he is proud to get a call-up."
