Frank Lampard picks out his ‘standout’ performer tasked with filling big boots.

Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive, as Frank Lampard selects his man-of-the-match vs Birmingham.

Frank Lampard singled out Josh Eccles as a “standout” among his impressive Coventry City performances against West Midlands rivals Birmingham.

The Sky Blues Academy graduate and homegrown talent was tasked with filling the substantial boots of the injured Jack Rudoni in the big local derby at the CBS Arena, and the 25-year-old rose to the occasion with an impressive performance and an assist for the own goal that gave City a 2-0 lead over the Blues.

Frank Lampard praised Josh Eccles as a “standout” among his strong Coventry City displays against West Midlands rivals Birmingham.

The Sky Blues Academy graduate and homegrown talent was tasked with filling the large boots of the injured Jack Rudoni in the big local derby at the CBS Arena, and the 25-year-old rose to the occasion with an impressive performance and an assist for the own goal that gave City a 2-0 lead over the Blues.

“And, of course, everyone here knows how important Rudi has been to this team over the last ten months or so.

People will look at that and wonder what Josh can give. And if he has a lot to offer in terms of pressing, that’s fantastic, because it’s an important part of what we’re trying to accomplish.

And then only moments of being between lines and playing like a decent player, before coming at the back post to force an own goal.

“So there’s a real stand out mention for him and I’m really delighted for him, as a lad, because I know how much it means to him to play here for the club, and he showed that.”

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