Frank Lampard on his kids book Frankie's Magic Football

Star footballer turned author Frank Lampard has published his first book for children.

Frankie's Magic Football: Frankie versus the Pirate Pillagers is the first in a series of books he's written for kids aged five and above.

The stories follow the adventures of school boy Frankie, his football-loving friends and pet dog Max.

So why is the midfield maestro putting pen to paper? We sent Ricky to find out!