Derby Telegraph

RAMS RATINGS

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RYAN ALLSOP 8

Made a couple of sharp saves from Diangana and Robinson in the first half, but his stop in added time from Bartley was worldclass. Solid and confident in everything he did.

NATHAN BYRNE 7

Started as one of the three centre-backs, but moved to right wing-back during the first half where he can be more effective.

RICHARD STEARMAN 7.5

A rare start, his first since early October, and made a terrific goalsaving block to deny Diangana.

CURTIS DAVIES 7.5

Dug in defensivel­y, using all his experience. Picked up a booking for a late challenge on Diangana.

FESTY EBOSELE 7

Started at right wing-back where he struggled to get into the game. Switched to the left during the first half. Got better and more involved as the game unfolded.

CRAIG FORSYTH 7.5

Another who moved position in the opening 45 minutes having started at wing-back. He switched to one of the three centre-backs. Solid performanc­e throughout.

MAX BIRD 7

Plugged away in a congested midfield, kept looking to get Derby playing.

LIAM THOMPSON 7

Battled away but found very little time or space in a competitiv­e midfield department in the first half but improved after the break. Diligent and hard-working.

JASON KNIGHT 7

Saw a rising drive sail high and wide early on and was on the receiving end of a hefty challenge form former Rams defender Matt Clarke. Typical graft.

LUKE PLANGE 5

Found it tough and had little change from Albion’s centreback­s. Replaced after 57 minutes.

SAM BALDOCK 5

Quiet game on his return to the team after an absence through injury. Replaced after 57 minutes.

SUBSTITUTE­S COLIN KAZIM-RICHARDS (FOR PLANGE, 57) 7

What an impact! He put Derby ahead a minute after coming on, expertly guiding the ball into an empty net from the edge of the box after an Albion mix-up.

RAVEL MORRISON (FOR BALDOCK, 57) 6

EIRAN CASHIN (FOR EBOSELE, 87) N/A

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