"Villains in my Children storybooks are based on my former Chelsea team-mates" - lampard

Frank 36, has children's book series called Frankie's Magic Football and he recently revealed that the villains in his children's story book are based on team-mates. The book tells the tales of a group of friends whi are whisked off on incredible adventures by a magical football. Lampard said that "some of the characters in my series are based on the team members I play football with." continue

He further stated that "It's always fun to think about who could be the next character when I'm playing football with them." 

When asked how he researches the ideas for his books, which are aimed at five-year-olds and older he said "My stories are about football and fantasy, with a bit of magic thrown in. This means that most of the research comes from m own experiences on the pitch, combined with where I think that it would be cool to play a football match. Like on a pirate ship, or in ancient Egypt."

"I feel most inspired at home with my daughters. Thinking about what they would like to read helps me to come up with ideas. So often inspiration comes to me when I'm reading to them, or telling them made-up stories. Chatting to my daughters and hearing the often funny things they come up with helps me to get creative."

Lampard says that his mum who passes away following a short spell of pneumonia will always be his biggest inspiration.