Budweiser Man of the Match: Frank Lampard (ENG)

Frank Lampard was named Budweiser Man of the Match for his excellent all-round game in England’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™.

As FIFA Technical Study Group member Jim Selby declared, Lampard, along with fellow central midfielder Steven Gerrard, contributed in every area of the pitch: "Lampard and Gerrard would be the engine room and the link between the attack and the defence.

“Lampard received the Man of the Match Award because he was able to get forward more. He worked on both sides of the pitch and got forward. He also made a couple of good attempts on goal,” said Shelby.

“It was a typical first game where England did enough to get the result.”