According to The Sun, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly was advised by his pal and TV star James Corden to hire Frank Lampard as interim manager.

The report adds: “TV star James Corden played a surprise role in the shock appointment of Frank Lampard at Chelsea.

“Lamps was named on Thursday after Gavin and Stacey creator Corden gave pal and Blues owner Todd Boehly his opinion.

“The US talk show host and American financier Boehly have become mates.

“When Boehly looked for a caretaker after Graham Potter was axed last Sunday, West Ham fan Corden’s idea got the nod.

“Corden and Lampard are pals from Sky show A League of Their Own where the ex-England midfielder’s cousin Jamie Redknapp is a team captain.”