Rio Canoville joined Derby County’s Under-18s squad on a full-time basis ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Canoville, the son of former EFL player Lee Canoville, previously had spells with Notts County and Nottingham Forest prior to linked up with the Rams at Under-15 level.

He made four appearances for the Under-18s during the 2023/24 season after impressing at Under-16 level.

Canoville’s first year as a scholar in 2024/25 saw him rack up regular minutes for the Under-18s, as well as featuring on a handful of occasions for the Under-21s in Premier League 2.