Derby sign midfielder Osborn on two-year deal

Derby County have made former Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn their first signing since promotion to the Championship.

The Derby-born 29-year-old made 134 appearances in five years with Sheffield United and was released following relegation from the Premier League last season.

He signed a two-year contract with the Rams.

Osborn joined the Blades from Forest, where he played 230 times and was assured cult hero status after his first goal was a 92nd minute winner against fierce rivals Derby at Pride Park in January 2015.

He made a total of 364 career appearances, scoring 21 goals, bringing vital experience to Paul Warne’s side.