Frank Lampard wants England's fans to let John Terry move on after
greeting him with boos before Wednesday night's friendly win over
Egypt.
A minority of supporters jeered Terry at the start of the
match, which Lampard admitted was "half expected", but he hopes
that marks the end of the dissent against his Chelsea team-mate
following his recent off-field problems.
Lampard said: "The unity in the squad is fine. We've only
been together two or three days and everyone is here to concentrate
on football and not concentrate on anything else.
"We've certainly done that. The manager is always very strong
on that. We've trained, we've rested and there is a good spirit in
the team.
"The boos for John (Terry) were half expected. It has
happened before. We know it doesn't do too many favours and I hope
it doesn't happen again.
"Overall It was the kind of work-out we were looking for.
Egypt showed themselves to be a very capable team, very good on the
ball. That's why they are African Nations Cup champions.
"I think we worked hard but missed chances in the first half
and, once we had got a goal back, we showed our character and
quality."
Lampard also became the latest high-profile player to
criticise the Wembley pitch after the 3-1 win.
Lampard's England team-mate James Milner hit out at the
surface after Sunday's Carling Cup final clash between Aston Villa
and Manchester United.
And it again played a part when England defender Matthew
Upson slipped over in the build-up to Egypt's opening goal before
Peter Crouch and Shaun Wright-Phillips inspired a comeback.
Lampard said: "I think the pitch was definitely the reason
why Matty (Upson) slipped before their goal.
"The surface kept giving way, was very soft underneath, and
it should be better. It's as simple as that.
"Wembley should be better than that. What could be done? They
could change the pitch maybe!"
Gareth Barry said: "The pitch was a bit soft. But it was in
better condition than it was for the Carling Cup final, having
spoken to a few of the lads who played in that game.
"Hopefully it can keep improving."
Barry praised the performance of Terry and the boos turned to
cheers as the match progressed.
He said: "There is a lot of talk about other distractions
which the players don't really need at this moment in time. It was
good to show we are all together on the pitch and to put in a good
performance.
"John is experienced and as soon as he is out there on the
pitch, everything else that has gone on is all forgotten.
"In the second half, he made a couple of challenges that were
cheered.
"Initially there might have been a few grumbles but the fans
were brilliant and realised we need everyone behind us."
Terry was pleased that the crowd's reaction to him improved
during the match.
Terry told BBC Radio Five Live: "I was delighted with the
response I got tonight from all sections of the crowd. It means a
lot to me."
