Derby County have confirmed that Jody Morris has joined the club as assistant manager to new boss Frank Lampard.

Morris, who was a team-mate of Lampard's during their playing days at Chelsea, as well as at England Under-21 level, is the new manager's first addition to the coaching staff.

The 39-year old joins after leaving Stamford Bridge where he was the manager of Chelsea's U18s.

Morris made over 170 appearances for Chelsea before returning as a coach in 2013, and assisted the Under-21s before taking charge of the U18s for the past four seasons.

Speaking to the Derby website, Lampard said: "The team around you is hugely important. It's not just about me as the manager; everyone will have a part to play on the staff and Jody is the first part of that. I am delighted to have him on board.

"Jody has been hugely successful with Chelsea's youth team and he has won everything there is to win in the last few years.

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