Derby County’s Tom Huddlestone surprised by Frank Lampard

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Derby County midfielder Tom Huddlestone was selected to start in his side’s last match.

Tom Huddlestone has admitted to Derby County’s official website that he was surprised to be named in Frank Lampard’s starting line-up at the weekend.

Huddlestone has not started a Championship game since Lampard arrived at Pride Park.

However, he was given the nod in Derby’s match against Sheffield United and put in an impressive performance in midfield.

The Rams picked up a 2-1 victory over Chris Wilder’s men, with Huddlestone helping to shore up their side.

And the experienced midfielder said: “It’s been a while coming and I didn’t know I would be playing until the manager named the team on Saturday morning.

“It was a pleasant surprise and hopefully I have taken my chance and can stay in the team for longer now.”

Huddlestone may well have done enough to have retained his place in Derby’s team for midweek, when they take on West Bromwich Albion.

The Rams could really announce themselves as promotion candidates if they can pick up a win at the Hawthorns.

Derby would draw level on points with West Brom in third, if they are to win at the Hawthorns tomorrow.