Savage joined Derby from Blackburn in January 2008

Derby County manager Paul Jewell has said he has not been happy with Robbie Savage's performances in training.

The former Leicester and Blackburn midfielder has been left out of three pre-season matches this summer.

And Jewell told BBC Radio Derby: "Robbie wasn't happy about not being first choice and I wasn't happy with the way he reacted in training.

"He's like any other player if you don't want to do your best in training then you won't be considered."

Jewell added: "If he comes back on Monday and knuckles down then he'll be considered like everybody else.

"If he doesn't, he won't and that's the same for every player at Derby County."

The Rams drew 2-2 in their pre-season friendly with FC Utrecht on Saturday.