Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says he'd happily repeat Thierry Henry's infamous hand-ball to win a World Cup for England.

Henry was crucified and labelled a 'cheat' for not owning up to a blatant handball in France's play-off victory over the Republic of Ireland four months ago.

Yet Lampard admitted: "You know, I probably wouldn't say anything!

"I felt a bit sorry for Henry, because it was an instinctive action.

"I think it's probably easier to own up after the game. At least you're through then! That is probably the wrong thing to say, isn't it? But if I did own up and it cost us the game, I would probably be lynched when I got back to England."