Defeat by Brighton was ‘the best lesson’ – Lampard

Derby manager Frank Lampard has warned his players they can forget about Premier League promotion if they produce a repeat of their dismal first-half display in the FA Cup defeat at Brighton.

County, who are chasing a play-off place in the Sky Bet Championship, found themselves two goals down in Saturday’s fifth-round tie at the Amex Stadium following a below-par opening 45 minutes.

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