4 MATEJ VYDRA DERBY POSITION FORWARD AGE 25

The Czech goal-getter started the season as an irked onlooker, but has flourished in a withdrawn role under manager Gary Rowett. His goalscoring ability with either foot has never been in any doubt, but a greater tactical awareness and willingness to close down spaces has led his gaffer to call him “the best No.10 in the Championship”. With 18 goals by mid-march, he’s still a finisher, first and foremost.