RAMS RATINGS
DAVID MARSHALL 6
Barely troubled by Middlesbrough, who had two efforts on target all game.
NATHAN BYRNE 7
Steady display at right-back. Supplemented attacks in the first half, dug in during the second half as Boro pressed for an equaliser.
ANDRE WISDOM 7
Stood firm alongside his centreback partner Matt Clarke as Boro looked for an equaliser.
MATT CLARKE 7
Another solid performance at centre-back.
LEE BUCHANAN 7
Assist for Lee Gregory’s goal when he headed a coner back across the face of goal.
MARTYN WAGHORN 7
Excellent delivery on the corner for Lee Gregory’s goal. Put a shift in defensively on the right, which is a key part of playing in one of the wide positions.
JASON KNIGHT 7
Back in central midfield and went about his business diligently. No frills but effective and determined.
GRAEME SHINNIE 7.5
Unselfish work for the team, popping up here and there to tidy up or get a foot in.
KAMIL JOZWIAK 6
Worked hard, showed determination. Had some lively moments, especially in the first half, but lost the ball cheaply at times.
LEE GREGORY 8
First goal for Derby in his first start and an assist for the Rams’ second. Held the ball up well at times to link play, showed a strong work ethic. Impressive full debut.
COLIN KAZIM-RICHARDS 7
Wow, what a ferocious strike for Derby’s second goal. The ball whistled past keeper Marcus Bettinelli and rattled the underside of the bar before finding the net. Six goals now in 15 starts.
SUBSTITUTES
Max Bird (for Gregory, 74) 6 Teden Mengi (for Jozwiak, 86) N/A