RAMS RATINGS
JOE WILDSMITH:
Didn’t have much to do in the first half as the Rams largely kept Blackpool at arm’s length due to the strength of the centre-backs. Made a superb save from Sonny Carey’s free-kick. 7/10
KANE WILSON:
Charged forward down the right and was a good outlet in an attacking sense. Defended solidly too. Plays without fear which is why the head coach loves him. 8/10
CURTIS NELSON:
What else is there to say about him that hasn’t already been said? He’s just a very solid defender who seldom panics and has been so consistently good. Put his body on the line to deny Kyle Joseph. 8/10
EIRAN CASHIN:
Got bravely stuck into his headers, made a couple of quality crossfield passes and had another fine performance alongside Nelson at the back. Made a huge block the end. 8/10
LOUIE SIBLEY:
Defending needs a bit of work but in his defence he is not a left-back by trade. Clipped a couple of balls down the line and just kept on being in support where he could. Went close with a shot. 6/10
EBOU ADAMS:
The midfielder continues to be the darling of Pride Park Stadium as he produced another strong performance which was rubberstamped by one of the goals of the season. Was a midfield maestro who had everything. Superb. 8.5/10
KOREY SMITH:
Worked hard in the middle of the pitch alongside Adams and while he did not really catch the eye on the ball, he did a lot of unselfish work. 6/10
JOE WARD:
Swung in a couple of superb crosses. The way he whips the ball in shows that he is blessed with incredible technique. Was intelligent with his running and worked so hard. 7/10
COREY BLACKETT-TAYLOR:
Passing was a bit hit and miss but when he isolates defenders, he certainly has the ability to beat a man and has that spark that scares defenders. Was lively. 6.5/10
NATHANIEL MENDEZ-LAING:
Curled one effort from the edge of the box which was tipped around the post by Daniel Grimshaw. Worked hard down the middle of the pitch. 6/10
CONOR WASHINGTON:
Made some intelligent runs and was put through on goal in the second half in what was a huge chance for the striker but he shot straight at the goalkeeper. 6/10
SUBSTITUTES JAMES COLLINS (WASHINGTON 71):
Great to see him back and he was so wily in winning free-kicks. 5.5/10
LIAM THOMPSON (BLACKETTTAYLOR 71):
Ran his heart out when he came on. 5.5/10
TYRESE FORNAH (SMITH 82):
Battled away when he came on. N/A
CONOR HOURIHANE (MENDEZLAING 82):
Came on and helped see out the win. N/A
MARTYN WAGHORN (WARD 90): Helped run the clock down. N/A