Goalkeeper Lewis Ridd was one of a numebr of additions to Derby County Under-21s' ranks ahead of the 2023/24 season to compete for a place between the posts.
The youngster left Ipswich Town in the summer of 2023 and the Welshman enjoyed loan spells at
AFC Sudbury, Bury Town and Brightlingsea Regent in non-league football to gain
match experience.
He joined Ipswich in the summer of 2020 from Swansea City and has been capped by Wales at youth international level.