Lampard accepted an exclusive interview with The Guardian and talked about his path to coaching and other topics.

Talk about embarking on the road to coaching

Lampard: "When I started my coaching career and went to observe the work of different coaches, the people I yearned for, the best coaches, were those who were in the middle of the training ground and worked hard to convey their ideas anytime and anywhere. With my relationship at Manchester City, I went to observe Pep for a few days, as well as Eddie Howe and Thomas Fo Rank. In my opinion, a good coach is usually at the heart of everything. I think that is the best way, so I am actively involved in it and enjoy it. In this era, if I were a player, I would also like to be coached like this. "

What is the most obvious difference between Coventry now and when he took over?

Lampard: "The team now is starting to feel like what I wanted my team to be... This is absolutely no disrespect to what happened before because the previous manager had the most incredible success. But when I took over you could feel the confidence was low and when you look at that team I think there was a lack of clear identity and when there is a lack of confidence that can happen. I've lost jobs too so I understand what happens. My job Just to think: 'What can we do better? 'We are trying to build a team with real speed and energy. We want to be a very positive team in the way we win the ball and attack. At the moment, I see a lot of things that I like and hope the fans will enjoy it. "

At the inaugural conference, Lampard was repeatedly asked why he wanted to work in such a volatile industry instead of being a commentator or practicing his golf swing.

Lampard: "I'm a little bit offended by that line of questioning - 'Why are you doing this?' - because I guess they think it's for the money. I'm very driven, so I do always want to prove everyone wrong, which I think is a good drive. I try not to rely on that because if you rely on outside opinion, you could be the best manager one week and the worst the next week. That's pretty much it."

Talking about the England team he plays for

Lampard: " 'The golden generation should definitely win a major competition '... Well, no, we have to play against Spain, France and Germany, and it will not be easy. It will not be easy next summer. It will not be easy next summer. At the same time, I can imagine that the job is very good now and we have good players in the squad; it is exciting and I hope they perform well. " Is he tired of the discussion about the so-called golden generation? "Yeah, a bit. It's all old news and people are just exaggerating. I look back on my England career very fondly, but we didn't win, that's the truth. "

On the current England team

Lampard: "You can see where he wants to lead the team The direction, there was a real spirit of unity in the team, there was a certain style, which I think is positive. A lot was said about my generation of players, but it was a different era, a different time, a different team. The most important thing for my team at Coventry was that we were united as players. We get along well on a professional level, they know where we are going and they respect each other. "

On his 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son

Lampard: "I have four children: my eldest daughters are in college. One in Scotland and one in London, and my young children keep me busy, so I enjoy spending time at home with my wife and them. It's something I love to do if I have a day off, and I'm very, very happy to do the basics, it's the perfect way to relax.