Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has praised Frank Lampard for his work as manager at Chelsea.
The Blues legend joined in the summer from Derby County, with some fans doubtful about the impact he could make given he is so new to management.
But Lampard has ushered in a new style of play, while promoting several youth players, with Chelsea now fourth in the Premier League.
"Frank Lampard has done a very good job, there is no question about that," Hodgson told reporters.
"The club have done a good job in encouraging the manager and his staff to blood some of the players that had previously been out on loan. Everyone at the club deserves a pat on the back for that."
"I'm certain that Frank will be more than happy with how the team has started, the way the team has played and where they find themselves both in the Premier League and the Champions League. It is happy days for him I am sure."
Hodgson continued: "I always had a lot of respect for Frank as a player and I am pretty certain he will make sure the football world has equal respect for him as a manager the longer his career goes on."
