Frank Lampard kick-starts his managerial career this Friday in a clash against Reading.

Derby County travel to the Madejski Stadium this Friday for the opening game of the Championship in the 2018/19 season.

The Rams have made several signings this summer and the fans are hopeful of a successful season.

Curtis Davies extended his deal with Derby and he will lead the side out on Friday night, while there could be debuts for new signings like Mason Mount, Harry Wilson, Florian Jozefzoon and Jack Marriott.

Lampard would have used pre-season to run the rule over his squad and he now has decisions to make as he picks his first ever starting XI as a manager.

There are plenty of players competing for the eleven spots on the pitch and Lampard needs to ensure his side get off to a winning start when they travel to Reading.

Here are two players Lampard must pick for the clash on Friday.

Lampard should give Lowe a chance at left-back ahead of Marcus Olsson.

The 21-year-old spent time out on loan at Shrewsbury Town last season and deserves a first-team opportunity.

Of all the new signings Derby have made, Wales international Wilson is the most impressive.

In his 13 outings on loan at Hull City last season, the 21-year-old Liverpool winger scored seven goals and provided three assists, making him a dangerous weapon on the flanks.