Lampard came under heavy fire for his below-par performances in the recent World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Northern Ireland but he silenced his critics by rifling home a 19th-minute free kick.
The 27-year-old's strike clinched an uninspiring victory for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and Mourinho declared himself happy with the player's club form.
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