On August 22 (CEST), Arsenal will face newly promoted Coventry City in the Premier League opening match. Ahead of the fixture, following Coventry manager Frank Lampard's interview, Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville discussed topics related to Lampard.

Presenter: Frank Lampard is back! Jamie, we just mentioned it—the last time he was here as a head coach was his second spell at Chelsea. That experience was difficult for him, but has it made him a better manager?

Carragher: Of course, these experiences will make him a better manager. Look, most managers go through this. Football is like a roller coaster—whether you're a player or a manager—and unless you're an absolute elite player or manager, very few people can win or perform well every single week.

What Frank Lampard has done is bounce back from multiple setbacks and proved he's truly an excellent manager. I said a few weeks ago that I hope they do well this season, but I think he will be England's national team manager in the future. I genuinely believe that, and I'm convinced that England's manager should be English, which is why I say it.

Think about the clubs he's managed and the roles he's taken on—he won the Championship, kept Everton in the league, got Coventry promoted to the Premier League, nearly got Derby County promoted to the Premier League, had a strong first season at Chelsea, and then, as you mentioned, he returned to Chelsea. At that time, I was commentating on Chelsea matches, and it was genuinely painful to watch—ultimately, that was the final chapter of his managerial career at Chelsea, but those experiences have shaped his current managerial style.

Don't forget the criticism he faced when taking over at Coventry, knowing that Mark Robins had done very well there. So bringing Frank in, I think, was a brave decision. But for Frank himself, taking over from a manager who is respected and loved by the fans also required courage, because most new managers arrive when fans want their predecessor gone and can't wait to move on. New managers usually get a "honeymoon period," but that didn't happen when Frank arrived at Coventry.

Neville: Honestly, the easiest thing for him would have been to sit in front of the TV, earn good money, give his opinions, and then skip management altogether. Those people are frankly embarrassing. But seriously, when he took this job, I was genuinely excited, because many players I played with for England have tried management, and it's genuinely a difficult job—it's very hard to establish yourself.

I know there seemingly aren't second chances, let alone third chances, but he tried again, and this time he succeeded. That's brilliant. I'm really pleased for him, genuinely pleased for him, because I think the Everton job, when he took it, was genuinely… it was a difficult task, and Chelsea was too.

Ian Wright: Absolutely. He hasn't had an easy ride. As you said, when he returned to Coventry, the team was in 17th place, just a few points above the relegation zone. You know, when he took over, the previous manager, Mark Robins, was very much loved by the fans and had led the team through difficulties and achieved great results. Frank has done the same.

As Gary said, he could have relaxed, done what… well, I won't make things up, he could have taken it easy and lived a comfortable life, but instead, he's here managing, getting back in the game, and I'm pleased for him—I'm genuinely delighted for him.

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