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Lampard snubs big cash move to Spurs

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WEST Ham's Frank Lampard has spurned an ?8 million approach by Spurs.

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The England Under-21 captain has said he will be staying at Upton Park, where he believes his ambitions can be fulfilled.

The Hammers have told Geo-rge Graham that the talented young midfielder is happy to remain at Upton Park, where his father, Frank Snr, is assistant manger to Harry Redknapp.

West Ham chief executive, Peter Storrie, said: 'We did have an offer from Tottenham but we are not interested in selling. They telephoned me and then they telephoned Harry ? they were persistent at least. But Harry told them no, and I told them no. He is not for sale.' The 20 year old believes that the east Londoners are capable of qualifying for a European place this season following a promising start to the Premier League.

He said: 'I signed a five-year contract earlier this season which was a commitment from me and my ambition is to play for England while at West Ham. I want to go on and do great things for West Ham United and England ? and I think I can fulfil everything I want from football at West Ham.

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'Realistically this season we have got to look at Europe as the main aim. We are often classified as a cup team who can beat anyone on their day but we have been striving to get consistency into our game.

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