Shay Given appointed as Derby head goalkeeping coach

Derby have confirmed that Shay, who won 134 caps for the Republic of Ireland, will become part of Frank Lampard's backroom staff in July.

Chelsea's Chris Jones has been appointed first team coach, while Stephen Rands will become head of performance analysis after leaving Manchester City.

According to 'SkySports', Lampard has hailed all three appointments, and is excited for Given to start his first coaching role.

"I know Shay and his standing in the game as a goalkeeper and he's right up there at the very top," Lampard told 'dcfc.co.uk'.

"He's had many, many, years as a top goalkeeper. Performance wise he was incredible and he has now achieved his goalkeeper coaching license."

"I'm very pleased to have Shay as part of the team and not just for what he will bring as a goalkeeper coach, but what he will also bring to the dressing room in a much broader scheme."