Savage joined Derby from Blackburn in January 2008

Derby County manager Paul Jewell has said midfielder Robbie Savage may still have a role to play at Pride Park.

The 34-year-old, who has played three league games for the Rams this season, has returned to Pride Park following a month's loan at Brighton.

Jewell told BBC Radio Derby: "In football it's important to never say never, Robbie Savage is no different to any other player.

"If he comes and does his best he's got a chance of being in the team."

Savage's last game for Brighton was due to be against Millwall on Saturday but he has returned to the East Midlands early because of a shin injury.

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