The Three Lions needed the help of two late Japan own goals to get the win but could have been on level terms ten minutes after the break if Lampard had converted from the spot.
Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima managed to pull off a great save to thwart Lampard who says he is content in his role as penalty-taker if England boss Fabio Capello wants him there.
“It’s down to the manager,” the Chelsea player said. “I’ll always want to take it. It wasn’t a great penalty. It’s disappointing because I’ve practised loads this week. I’m always confident in taking them and that will make me go away and work harder. If the manager wants me to take it I’ll always step up.”
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