Stick with trusted Lampard v Italy, Hoddle urges England


England's Wayne Rooney (R) and Frank Lampard arrive for a training session ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Miami June 6, 2014. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Former England coach Glenn Hoddle has added his voice to one of the longest-running debates about the national team, saying veteran Frank Lampard should partner captain Steven Gerrard against Italy on Saturday.

Hoddle called on coach Roy Hodgson not to listen to calls to give younger players a chance and said he should instead stick with Lampard to bolster midfield discipline against the Italians in England's opening Group D match at the World Cup.

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