Derby County release five players

Derby County have announced the release of five out-of-contract players.

Goalkeeper Ross Atkins, defenders James O'Connor, Valentin Gjokaj and Michael Hoganson, as well as striker Callum Ball, will be after new clubs this summer.

Atkins and Ball are products of the club's academy, while O'Connor, Gjokaj and Hoganson joined the Rams in 2012.

Derby are currently preparing for their Championship playoff semi-final, which you can read about in our in-depth preview here.