‘Gerrard-Lampard won’t work’

ALGERIA’s former Portsmouth midfielder Hassan Yebda says he had witnessed first-hand how England pair Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard fail to reproduce their club form for their country.

Yebda, who was on loan at Fratton Park from Benfica last season, was one of the more impressive players on the pitch in Friday’s goalless draw in Cape Town.

Indeed, the 26-year-old outshone his more recognisable counterparts in a sprightly and industrious performance.