Lampard sidelined for three weeks

FRANK LAMPARD has been ruled out of England’s friendly against Brazil today and will also miss Chelsea’s top of the table showdown with Arsenal at the end of the month after the club confirmed he will be sidelined for three weeks.

It was originally feared Lampard was facing a six-week lay off after damaging his thigh while on England duty.

The midfielder spent seven hours cramped on a plane on the way to Qatar for today’s match.