I see where you are coming from Chappers. I'm unsure whether a 33 or 42 is best for the squad we have. Still, my point stands that if Gerrard is picked next to Lampard even in a 442 he will have to fit into the system and not go roaming off.
My personal opinion is you look at your squad and your best players and then pick a system that suits them. Then the players have to play to the system. If they are top players they should be able to adapt.
So for example I would have a midfield 3;
Hargreaves
Gerrard Lampard
We know Lampard...
I wouldn't say I'm any of those either.
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We are. You said teams that do well, not INTERNATIONAL teams that do well. Why shold we play two holding players just because some other teams do and it would accomodate Gerrard? Perhaps he should learn to adapt a bit so as he can fit into the system.
But why not? He is the worlds best central midfielder. Well one that sometimes struggles to get a game in that position but certainly not because of any negative reasons.