Lampard: I still have years at the top level

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says he feels he has "two or three years at least" left as a top-level footballer.

The England international, 34, has had an injury-hit season and made only his second appearance since recovering from a calf problem when he came off the bench against Monterrey on Thursday.

Lampard, who spent 11 seasons at Stamford Bridge, is out of contract at the end of the season and has failed to agree an extension.

"I feel like I have two or three years at least in me at the top level," he said. "It is not for me to decide on this one. It's up to the club.

"Whatever happens, I have had a great time at Chelsea. I am determined to play a few more years and see what pans out in the near future.

"Maybe things don't last forever. Although I want it to last forever, you have to be big enough to know what it is."

When asked about Lampard's future at the club, Benitez said: "It is a question for the next manager. For sure, he's a fantastic player, a great professional, there's no doubt about this.

"When I talk to the people in charge, they are telling me the same, so nobody has any doubt about his condition, his levels, his quality."

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Source: BBC