By Ed Elliot, Press Association Sport
Published: 13:07 GMT, 17 February 2019 | Updated: 13:07 GMT, 17 February 2019
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Derby manager Frank Lampard has warned his players they can forget about Premier League promotion if they produce a repeat of their dismal first-half display in the FA Cup defeat at Brighton.
County, who are chasing a play-off place in the Sky Bet Championship, found themselves two goals down in Saturday's fifth-round tie at the Amex Stadium following a below-par opening 45 minutes.
A late goal from former England defender Ashley Cole set up a tense finish but the Rams were unable to force extra-time as they lost 2-1.
Frank Lampard has issued a warning to his players following their dismal first-half display
Lampard laid into his team during the interval and, while he was pleased to see them improve in the second period, insists they must learn from the experience in order to successfully chase a top-six finish.
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