Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has reportedly turned down the opportunity to fill his former England teammate Frank Lampard's position at Derby County, should the manager take over at Chelsea.
The two often drew comparisons during their playing careers and both have experienced relative success since taking up managerial positions at Rangers and Derby County respectively.
However, the Times reports that Gerrard has turned down an offer from Derby County to take over from Lampard, who is being considered for the Chelsea job.
Derby are thought to be making contingency plans for the event of Lampard's departure but are still hopeful of keeping the former Chelsea man.