Derby County may have just missed out on promotion after a rather lacklustre second part of the season, but there’s plenty to be optimistic about right now.

Frank Lampard’s arrival as manager has set pulses racing at Pride Park, believing that the big-name manager might have the Midas touch. Even if he doesn’t, he has a pulling power like no other, having played with some of the very best players in the world.

There’s hope that this might be reflected in the club’s transfer policy, with some incoming players expected very soon. However, it will be important as a new manager to have a good look at the current squad and ensure nobody slips through the net.

After all, there could be a gem in the reserves, just waiting to be given a chance that wasn’t afforded under Gary Rowett. A new playing style might suit some as well.

FLW look at an experimental starting XI that Frank might like to try in his first friendly in charge.

26-year old Roos has been little more than a back-up during his Derby tenure, but that is a crucial that he’s given a chance to shine.

Managers never know when they might need their number two, or number three and the giant Dutchman should at least be tested out.

There’s few options at right back in the Derby squad at present, so Andre Wisdom must get the nod.

There’s other young players to test in defence and they’ll need someone to look to for experience, if only during a friendly.

Pearce only played a handful of games last season, ten in total and is on the fringes of the first team.

Whilst Richard Keogh and Curtis Davies are the current first choice, it will be important to get a good look at Pearce to see what he can offer the squad.

Karic is a 6ft left-sided defender and has been impressing for the U23s.

The Slovenian national would relish a chance to show what he can do in the first team and there’s no better place to try him out than in a friendly match.

Lowe featured at League One play-off chasing Shrewsbury last season, having emerged from the Derby youth set up.

With England honours up to U20 level, he has to be worth a look in pre-season, even if purely to assess where he’d benefit from being on loan.

The classic Chelsea formation of 4-3-3 comes into play, with two ball winning midfielders, something George Thorne might relish being a part of.

The 25-year old featured sparsely last season and perhaps could be given a chance to stake a place in the managers starting XI.

22-year old Hanson can play defence or midfield and therefore might suit a Claude Makelele role in this experimental XI.

He’s got England U20 honours too, so he’s worth a look.

Tom Lawrence wasn’t loved by Derby fans last season after an indifferent campaign, but he’s definitely got the creative spark to drive forward and support the front three.

He needs some confidence back and a full pre-season under a great attacking midfielder like Lampard could do just that.

The Austrian made 43 appearances last season, but it is the attacking players who are likely to be replaced as Frank remodels his side.

Wiemann still has plenty to offer and hopefully Frank will give him ample time to prove that.

With Matej Vydra rumoured to be on the move, there might be an opening for young Mason Bennett to show what he can do.

he 21-year old has spent time on loan at Notts County and Burton Albion, but he’ll be relishing a

If Vydra is one his way, who better to lead the line than Chris Martin? He has 54 Derby goals from 125 starts in the Football League but looked on his way out under Gary Rowett.

Could the 29-year old find a new lease of life under Frank Lampard?