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Frank Lampard lined up for shock return to management with Chelsea legend shortlisted for international job


FRANK LAMPARD is reportedly in line to be the next Canada national team boss.

The Chelsea legend has been out of work for 11 months after a second spell in the Stamford Bridge dugout.

Frank Lampard is being eyed as the potential new boss of CanadaCredit: Getty

He is keen on a return to the beautiful game after also enjoying stints at Derby and Everton too.

And the Telegraph claims Lampard could now be handed the chance he’s been craving by the Canadian FA.

They will co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside the USA and Mexico.

And Canada have put Lampard on a shortlist of potential new bosses following John Herdman’s exit last summer.

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They have since been under the watch of interim gaffer Mauro Biello, who has won just two of his four games at the helm.

But it remains to be seen if Lampard is interested in a move abroad, despite ending his playing career in North America with MLS side New York City.

Lampard was spotted at England’s training camp last month alongside former assistant and ex-Millwall boss Joe Edwards.

Their presence sparked speculation of an imminent return to football.

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Yet he could be tempted to wait until the end of the season to see if any top-flight jobs become available first.

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