Derby County have confirmed the sacking of manager Steve McClaren.

The Championship club have decided to part ways with McClaren following their end-of-season review on Monday.

The Rams finished eighth in England's second tier after spending a lot of the season in the top six, missing their chance to compete in the Premier League play-offs.

"Derby County have terminated the contract of Head Coach Steve McClaren with immediate effect," read a statement on the club's official website.

"The Board believes that the appointment of a new Head Coach is required to continue the club's on-field progress and the search is now underway to appoint a successor."

BREAKING: #DCFC has terminated the contract of Head Coach Steve McClaren. More on http://t.co/Onus0OZ0LPpic.twitter.com/sc3QWJRK6E — Derby County (@dcfcofficial) May 25, 2015