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Lampard says certain character needed to succeed with Chelsea

New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says it takes a certain character to succeed with the club.

There are certain attributes in the dressing room from his era that the 41-year-old is intent on recreating, particularly the passion and desire to represent Chelsea.

Lampard said, "It was something that I felt strongly about as a player, probably because I was surrounded by the likes of Didier [Drogba] and John [Terry] in the dressing room. It will definitely be part of our message, that you have to feel the club.

"It's a fantastic football club so you should feel privileged to be here and play here with the support that we have and the status that the club has. I'll promote that daily because I believe you have to feel that way when you run out on the pitch. I think it enhances performances, it enhances training, it puts a smile on your face every day when you come in and that's what I want players to do."

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