Thursday 17 September 2015 17:20, UK
Kevin Phillips has been appointed as Derby assistant coach.
Phillips has joined Paul Clement's backroom team from Premier League Leicester City where he was first team coach under Nigel Pearson and his successor Claudio Ranieri.
Clement has overhauled the coaching staff at the iPro Stadium since taking over as Derby's Head Coach in June with John Peacock (first team coach) and Pascal Zuberbuhler (goalkeeping coach) also joining the club.
Phillips, 42, scored 282 goals in 660 appearances during his 20-year playing career for several clubs including Aston Villa, Sunderland and Watford - he also won eight England caps.
"I'm delighted that Kevin Phillips is joining my coaching staff," Clement told the club's website.
"He will complement the excellent individuals and skills that we have on the coaching team already.
"Kevin enjoyed an illustrious playing career. He was successful at a number of clubs, experienced being promoted to the Premier League on several occasions and his goalscoring record certainly demonstrates what an excellent striker he was.
"He is now embracing a new pathway in his career and has successfully made the transition from player to coach in the last year at Leicester.
"I believe Kevin has a lot to offer with his skills and expertise and I would like to thank Leicester for their co-operation in allowing Kevin to join us."
