Max Bird has committed his future to DerbyPromising midfielder Max Bird has signed a contract extension with Derby County that keeps him at the club until 2022. The 18-year-old has made seven appearances for Derby in the Championship this season, starting two games. Bird has been with the club since the age of nine and Derby boss Frank Lampard is excited he will continue his development at Pride Park Stadium. Lampard said: "Max is a really good young man and an excellent young professional here at Derby County. Bird is the second Derby player to agree a contract extension in as many days, following Tom Huddlestone, who agreed a new deal on Thursday until the end of the 2019/20 season.

Source: Sky sports March 22, 2019 13:52 UTC