Coventry anthem 'very uplifting' - Lampard

We'll Live and Die in These Towns was released in 2007 by The Enemy, peaking at number 21 in the UK Singles Chart

Frank Lampard has described Coventry City's anthem played before kick-off as "very uplifting".

'We'll Live and Die in These Towns' by Coventry-based band The Enemy was released in 2007 and became the unofficial anthem to the Sky Blues during the 2023-24 season.

A rendition of the song before the club's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United last season gathered the attention of many, including Lampard, with most praising it for it's originality and connection to the West Midlands city.

"It's very uplifting," Lampard told BBC CWR, as Coventry prepare to host Sunderland in their play-off semi-final first leg on Friday (20:00 BST).

"I remember when I got the job, a friend of mine sent me a video of the fans signing it at Wembley against Manchester United.

"I feel it on the bench and it gives us a real kick into the game.

"The fans have seen the players play with a passion, energy and quality off the back of that - hearing everyone sing.

"We've got incredible support. It's an atmosphere I haven't seen created in many other grounds. This is a special one."