Frank Lampard and Ephron Mason-Clark react after clinching the title against Portsmouth.

Frank, you think you've run out of superlatives to describe this season, and then a night That's how it happens. I mean, that's the way to win the title, isn't it? Yeah, very fitting for these boys to do it in that style. At CBS, Blackburn was a Incredible evening, as we all know, and it was a lovely way to gain promotion, but I was Very determined for the players to do it the right way. They've played a lot this season. Out with great energy, a lot of control. And when we attack, we attack with speed. and we're pushing forward in the opponent's half, and I thought it was fantastic. It was perfect. in the evening due to the control we had, the substitutes who came on, and how they affected it the game and you saw the togetherness of the group, the fan interaction—things we understand now but when you're doing it and the surreal nature of it, of becoming champions in that way, becomes apparent How far we've come. It has been an incredible journey since you arrived here, obviously going from 17th to the playoffs. last season, but the way in which you and the staff and the players have grasped the nettle This season has been extraordinary, hasn't it? Yeah, and it will take some reflection, to be honest, to really absorb it because it's a story that doesn't happen in this league much. We know the parachutes, we know the Teams are now stepping up and are fully aware of all the challenges. We've just been focusing on ourselves really. a football club and there has been real strength in that. There is the strength of the group, the strength of the club, how we've been aligned this season and what we've been trying to do and the work that everyone has done, and we've taken on a very significant role. We really have and confidence has been there, and in moments where we needed resilience That's been there. We've always had this incredible fan base behind us, so it's a special year. that when you sit down and have a beer on holiday you can look back and analyze it think about all the little details surrounding it, but my first reaction is that these players and the boys and what they've done from when we came in to the start of this season and how they've managed to perform so consistently as to appear like the dominant team In the league. Not easy, not easy. Last year, the gap felt big between the top two teams. That went up, and we've become the top team. Yeah, and 89 points, 90 goals for Frank as well with two games remaining. We've talked about numbers. Quite a lot this season, but they are astonishing numbers, aren't they? Yeah, astonishing. That's how we want to be, right? We want to play the style where the Fans are getting excited to come and watch us. We also don't want to give in, and I think That's been a significant improvement over last season, and we've worked on that. But full credit To the players. We work hard on the structure of the team, on how we play, and on the idea. Can we play forward? Can we be aggressive? And they've demonstrated it time and time again. And in the last three or four games, maybe with the tension surrounding getting over the line, we've had to dig out results in a different way, not as beautifully. We haven't played as well on the ball as we want to be. But today I wanted the players to release the shackles due to promotion because they're gone and the players have played the entire season and they did it. And credit to everyone, because at the end of January things were looking slightly sticky. but the way you've turned it around again since then, I mean from The Middlesbrough game from here on was absolutely incredible. Yeah, it's supposed to be intense at times. The Championship is, and I don't think anybody really goes through it without that little pause where you get bogged down in a difficulty period, especially with the squad we had at the time. We know we helped out in January but specifically the players who were here, they rebooted a little bit, and we all did and we stayed calm when the scores changed because even being in first place or two points behind The borough for five minutes was not a major problem for us. It was just significant progress, and we just I had to get it right again, and we did it right, and the players won eight out of nine or whatever. They did. And from then on, we've truly accumulated all those points during that period and earlier. parts of the season, and that's why we are where we are. So tonight's performance was The icing on the cake. We've got two more. We want to finish it well for ourselves, for the respect of the fans, and we were going to turn up on Sunday and go to Watford and We want to get a few more points. So keep going until the end. And just a few final reflections on the celebrations. You went to Singers Corner. As always, but then you came around to the North Stand and had the photo in that part of the a stadium, which was a nice touch, I thought. Yeah, and it's important because we know what Singers Corner is, and we tend to go there. after the games, and that's great, but we've clearly noticed that everyone stayed in the stadium So it was important that we moved around and showed our gratitude and respect to everyone. and had that moment with them from all parts of the ground because that's what this place is has been all season. It's been an incredible place to play football. It's been a difficult place for others to come, and that's because of the fans and how they are and how they Support the team and the individuals within it. And I'm delighted to see their faces. When you look into the crowd, you see the young, you see the old, you see those in between—you imagine What their lives are like as a Coventry fan in terms of never getting to see the Premier League for anyone under 25 or ever. And the older ones, they remember some glory days and then They've been away from them for a long time, and that's football. And to be able to give some pleasure back this season, and we have given pleasure back over the course of the season, and then it tops it off tonight. That's a fabulous way to end it, Frank. Thank you. Thanks, Rob. Efron, many congratulations. It's been quite a few days for this football club, hasn't it? Yeah, it's been an eventful few days, but the city deserves it. We're just happy that we Ended it like that. And two goals for yourself to secure the title—that's a nice personal achievement as Well, I know it's about the team, but nevertheless. Yeah, of course, always putting the team first, but topping off a game like that with a contribution, I'm just pleased with it, can't complain. And how was it Friday night, first of all? That was quite an experience, wasn't it? Yeah, obviously we didn't get the result, well, we did get the result we wanted, but we wanted to play a bit better than we did, but we saw the amount of support that we had from from start to finish, and being a part of that is something I'm truly grateful for. But it was An amazing experience for everyone involved. And then coming back tonight, you wanted to win the championship, and as I say, you've done it. in style with a five-star performance, shall we say? Yeah, so that's obviously much better than how we played at Blackburn. Pompey are a good team. side, and we did our work in the analysis that we had, and I think everybody didn't have as much stress as they did maybe a couple of games ago. So yeah, it was just amazing To end it like that. And just tell us about the celebrations at the end. We've talked about how tight you were are as a group, but Friday was something else. But tonight, with 30,000 of your own fans inside The stadium was something very special, wasn't it? Yeah, it's amazing to be a part of, and the group we have is just incredible—every day is something new is happening. So yeah, I'm just grateful to be a part of this team and the My teammates are something you can't really ask for. And what's with the sky blue glasses? What's that about? Yeah, I don't even know. I saw a bag of goodies and I just reached in and grabbed some. glasses, but I'm snitching—that was probably from Milan. But the glasses, they work perfectly. with the kit, so I can't make a comparison. And he couldn't resist the old water pistol at the end, could he? Yeah, that's something that in a changing room, that's what I mean—every day is something new, but in a good way. As soon as we step onto that pitch, it's just straight It's work, but off it every day is like. I don't want to make it sound like my missus is listening. To this. I don't want to sound like every day is just small talk, but it's really good. A place to work and get things done, and just work hard for each other. And for you personally, like many of the other players, it's been an outstanding season. You've got nine goals now, which is a pretty decent return for you, isn't it? Yeah, I'm happy with that. At the end of the day, it was just about being able to contribute to wins and certain results throughout the just-completed season. I didn't really look at the numbers. Too tough, but I'm just happy with my overall performance and the learning I've gained. And I know that the next stage is where the real learning truly begins, so I'm just grateful. at the moment And I was going to ask you finally, now that you're a Premier League player, how does it feel? that sound and feel? I don't think it's quite sunk in yet, but I'm just trying to enjoy the moment right now. Now I know that the rest of the season and the off-season is going to be a lot of work. and a lot of learning about myself, both on and off the pitch, but I'm just in a good place And I'm just grateful that I'm in a good place with many of my teammates.