David Villa Set To Play Alongside Lampard, Player Eyes Possible MLS Move

    The England captain will be leading his team out against Ecuador Tonight 

England midfielder Frank Lampard is eyeing a move to the Major League Soccer, America's topflight after leaving Chelsea early this week, however, he is focused on the World Cup for now.

Already the player has attracted the interest of New York City FC who recently acquired the services of Spain forward David Villa.

The 35 year-old player is currently with the English National team and has decided not to make a definite decision until England's World Cup campaign is concluded and it is rumoured that he may retire from international duty after the Brazil World Cup.

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"The American thing is an option. I'm looking at different options but I want to carry on playing," Lampard confirmed New York's interest.

"I'd like to get it sorted soon - not in World Cup time, but after that. I'm not sure it's possible to do now.

"I'm a big enough boy to get on and concentrate fully on this World Cup with England," Lampard added.

Lampard played 13 years Stamford Bridge, winning both the Champions league, Premiership title and Europa Cup, he is the all-time leading goal scorer for Chelsea, he admitted that it was difficult leaving the club he joined as a young player in 2001: "I never thought I'd see the day,'' he said.

Lampard will be playing in his last World and he says that the Chelsea exit and his decision not to speak on any transfer request now will give him a ''clear head'' at the World Cup. ''I can handle it,'' he says

"It was a mutual decision. It was a bit of a distraction during the season. Chelsea have been fantastic with my but it was mutual."

''It's a weight off my shoulders to a certain extent. I'm concentrating on training well, playing well and getting an opportunity on Wednesday and maybe Saturday against Honduras.,'' He added.

Lampard will be captain in England's international warm-up friendly against Ecuador on Wednesday June 4 in Miami where the team is currently preparing for Brazil 2014 World Cup.