Lampard to start managerial career for Derby at Reading

FILE PHOTO - Soccer Football - League Two Play-Off Final - Exeter City vs Coventry City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 28, 2018 Frank Lampard in the stands Action Images/Andrew Couldridge

(Reuters) - Frank Lampard will begin his managerial career by leading Derby County in their opening match of the Championship campaign at Reading on Aug. 3.

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Lampard replaced Gary Rowett as Derby's manager last month and faces a relatively easy start against Reading, who finished 20th in the second tier last campaign.