Former England and Chelsea midfield star Frank Lampard retired on Thursday aged 38 , calling time on a playing career that will be remembered as one of the Premier League’s finest .

Lampard did not reveal what he plans to do next , but said he was grateful to the Football Association for the opportunity to do his coaching badges , suggesting he may go into management.

Chelsea ’s record goalscorer said he had turned down “ a number of exciting offers ” to carry on playing in Britain and abroad