Chelsea legend John Terry announced he was leaving Aston Villa on Tuesday just before his former team-mate Frank Lampard was being confirmed as the Rams’ new boss.

Reports now claim that the two legends could reunite in the Championship as Terry will assist Lampard in his new role as Derby County manager.

Asked about a possible reunion with Terry, the 39-year-old said: “I had conversations with him this season about how he was getting on and about the Championship.

“He will definitely be there for me. We are close.”