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Frank Lampard's best career moments for Chelsea and England - vote for your favourite

Frank Lampard celebrates after an emphatic Chelsea win over Tottenham in 2002

As Chelsea legend Frank Lampard announces his retirement , we pick five of the best moments of his career.

From clinching his first Premier League title to earning his 100th cap for England, which is your favourite?

Read through our selection then vote for your favourite.

First Premier League title (April 2005)

Lampard secured his first Premier League title - and Chelsea's first in 50 years - when he scored both goals in a memorable 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers in April 2005.

His first came when he lashed a powerful finish beyond Jussi Jaaskelainen on the hour-mark, and he wrapped up the victory with a breakaway second not long afterwards. He went on to finish the season with 19 goals in all competitions and a permanent place in Chelsea's history.

Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against Bolton in 2005
Image: Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against Bolton in 2005

FIFA and Ballon d'Or recognition (November 2005)

Lampard finished the 2004/05 campaign with a PFA and FWA Premier League Player of the Year double, but there was also worldwide recognition as he finished second only to Ronaldinho in the FIFA Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or voting.

Lampard finished above the likes of Samuel Eto'o, Thierry Henry and Steven Gerrard, confirming his status as the world's best midfielder.

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Champions League glory (May 2012)

Chelsea went into the 2012 Champions League final against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena as huge underdogs. They were depleted by injuries and suspensions after overcoming Barcelona in the semi-finals, but the 33-year-old Lampard captained them to an historic triumph against all odds.

Didier Drogba's late header sent the game to extra-time despite Bayern's dominance, and Lampard held his nerve in the shootout as the Blues celebrated an historic success.

Frank Lampard celebrates with the Champions League trophy after defeating Bayern Munich on penalities
Image: Frank Lampard celebrates with the Champions League trophy after defeating Bayern Munich on penalities

Breaking Tambling's record (May 2013)

With his 202nd and 203rd goals for Chelsea, Lampard became the club's record goalscorer during a 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the end of the 2012/13 campaign.

His first goal was a curling finish from Eden Hazard's pass, and he combined with the Belgian again for his second in the 88th minute. Lampard eclipsed a record which had been held by Bobby Tambling for almost half a century.

Frank Lampard eclipsed Bobby Tambling's Chelsea goalscoring record
Image: Frank Lampard eclipsed Bobby Tambling's Chelsea goalscoring record

Joining England's 100 club (September 2013)

Lampard joined a select group of England players when he earned his 100th cap for the Three Lions in a goalless World Cup qualifying draw against Ukraine in 2013.

Lampard started the game alongside Steven Gerrard in midfield, and to this day he remains one of only nine players to reach the milestone along with Peter Shilton, Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Ashley Cole, Bobby Charlton and Billy Wright.

Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard have left their respective MLS clubs
Image: Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard have left their respective MLS clubs

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