Date published: Tuesday 17th August 2021 3:40 – News Desk
Derby County have signed experienced duo Phil Jagielka and Sam Baldock on short-term contracts which will run until January 2022.
The pair spent the vast majority of pre-season training with Wayne Rooney’s squad and featured in a number of the Rams’ friendly fixtures.
Former England defender Jagielka, 39, began his career at Sheffield United before joining Everton in 2007 and he racked up almost 400 appearances for the Toffees before returning to the Blades in 2019.
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Striker Baldock, 32, started out at MK Dons and has also represented West Ham, Bristol City, Brighton and Reading so far in his career.
Jagielka, capped 40 times by England, and Baldock could both make their debuts in the Sky Bet Championship clash at Hull on Wednesday.
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Meanwhile, Tom Huddlestone has rejoined former club Hull City on a one-year deal.
The midfielder, who left Derby last summer, played for the Tigers between 2013 and 2017.
In that time he helped Hull to their highest Premier League finish of 16th as well as reaching the FA Cup final and securing European qualification in 2014.
Huddlestone, 34, has been training with the squad and featured in their pre-season matches against Scunthorpe and Manchester United Under-23s.
Head coach Grant McCann told the club website: “We are delighted to bring Tom back to the club.
“His experience and quality will be invaluable for us this season and he will certainly benefit the young players we have in our squad.
“Having been with us now for nearly four weeks, he’s getting fitter every day and we will continue to get him sharper and fitter as the weeks go on.”