Cole reunited with Lampard at Derby for rest of the season

Cole reunited with Lampard at Derby for rest of the season
Football - Chelsea v Arsenal - Barclays Premier League - Stamford Bridge - January 20, 2013 Chelsea's Ashley Cole Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jed Leicester/ File Photo Copyright ACTION IMAGES(Reuters)
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(Reuters) - Former England left back Ashley Cole has joined Frank Lampard's Derby County revolution until the end of the season after agreeing a deal to work under his old international and Chelsea team mate, the Championship club said on Monday.

The 38-year-old Cole, who seemed set to retire after being released by Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy in October, described the decision to play for Lampard as a "no-brainer".

Cole brings plenty of experience to the table, having won 107 caps for England and made 682 appearances for a host of clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and AS Roma.

"I'm delighted that we've been able to secure Ashley's services for the rest of the season," Lampard told Derby's website https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2019/01/derby-bolster-defensive-options-with-cole-signing. "He's a fantastic player, a quality left-back, and he also brings great experience to the dressing room.

"I've made my feelings known over the last couple of days just how highly I think of Ashley and I have no doubt whatsoever he will be a positive addition to our squad."

Derby are currently in the final playoff position of sixth in the second-tier after beating Reading at home on Saturday.

(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)

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