Eustace thrilled with Round's Rams return

John Eustace played for Derby for two seasons after joining from Watford in the summer of 2013, and also had a loan spell with the Rams in 2009

Derby head coach John Eustace says Steve Round's Derby history and "vast experience" make him the ideal man to help the club steer clear of the Championship relegation zone.

The Rams are third from bottom of the table, one point adrift of safety with 13 games still to play.

But Eustace says bringing in Round, who has worked as part of the coaching set-up at numerous clubs, including Newcastle United, Everton, Aston Villa and Arsenal, is a big boost.

Round, like Eustace a former Rams player, and also a one-time coach at the club, has joined the coaching staff on a part-time basis in a support role for the rest of the season. He is part of a new-look backroom team following Paul Warne's sacking.

"Roundy is a friend of mine who I know very well and has a great CV," Eustace told BBC Radio Derby.

"I felt he can come in, help the group and look after everyone. We can use his vast knowledge and experience.

"He is part of the Derby family and knows what it's all about here at the club. He has been here and been very successful.

"He can only be a positive addition to the group."

Listen to John Eustace's full interview on the Rams Daily on BBC Sounds.