Frank Lampard, the former fans' favourite when playing for England, has experienced a run of poor form when representing his country. He has received a poor reception from the fans several times now, which has been met with fierce criticism from some sections of the media.

Lampard has said today that England are not important to him at the moment, and said he doesn't care what the fans think of him.

"The England thing is not important to me at the moment. What is important is playing well for Chelsea," he said.

"When you're playing well and on top of your game, you've got a feeling of confidence. Then there are times during the season when you feel like you can't put a pass straight.

"I've dropped below the standards I want to set in the past. What player doesn't.

"I have nothing to prove. The more experience you get in football, the more you realise that you don't take notice of what someone wants to say about you isn't involved in football or is just a fan."