Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink says Frank Lampard is among the best players he's worked with.
Speaking in the corridors beneath the main stands at Newcastle on Saturday, he said: "Frank is able to play in the holding midfield role and the attacking role. The way he is performing is incredible what he is performing, not just the smart passes and the goals but also defensively by using a lot of energy. In France they say 'chapeau'.
"He's a terrific character. I knew him of course but now working with him, my respect has grown even more. In the Dutch team of 98 we had very good midfielders as well but he is top."
And with that Lampard walked past the assembled pack.
"Frank they are talking about you," he shouted, before smiling: "He timed his run again, box to box, sneaks behind your back and then scores."