Lampard named Derby manager on threeyear deal

LONDON: Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been appointed manager of Championship side Derby County, with the second-tier side announcing the 39-year-old had agreed to a three-year deal on Thursday.

Lampard, who was capped 106 times by England between 1999 and 2014, won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Champions League with Chelsea, and will be taking his first steps into senior management by replacing Gary Rowett.

“I’ve always wanted to manage a club with a big tradition and history like Derby County, so this is a huge opportunity,” Lampard said.

Lampard’s move means that he did not wait long to follow Steven Gerrard into management, with the ex-liverpool midfielder taking charge at Scottish side Rangers earlier this month.