RAMS RATINGS
KELLE ROOS 8
Brilliant reaction save to deny Surridge and keep Derby two up. Similar to the save he made late in the West Brom game. Crucial saves in the second half as Stoke pressed.
NATHAN BYRNE 8
Two excellent blocks in the first half, determined defending and willing to race forward. Impressive all-round performance.
PHIL JAGIELKA 7
A performance full of determination and experience. He has been a really good signing.
CURTIS DAVIES 8
Scored the important second goal only three minutes after the opener to give Derby some breathing space. Defended superbly.
LEE BUCHANAN 7
Solid all-round display at leftback.
MAX BIRD 8
What a goal. Wonderful strike to put the Rams ahead. With the ability to do that maybe he should shoot more. What a way to celebrate his 21st birthday.
GRAEME SHINNIE 7
Full of grit, determination, tireless energy for the team.
LOUIE SIBLEY 7
Lively in the way he interchanged with Lawrence and Morrison in the first half. Gave Stoke problems.
RAVEL MORRISON 7
Very influential first half with his movement and composure, some excellent passing, but how did he miss that chance in the second half when it was 2-0?
TOM LAWRENCE 7
A threat in the first half as he popped up in different areas of Stoke’s half.
SAM BALDOCK 7
Worked tirelessy and tested Stoke’s defenders.
SUBSTITUTES
JASON KNIGHT (FOR MORRISON, 66) 6 KAMIL JOZWIAK (FOR SIBLEY, 74) 6 RICHARD STEARMAN (FOR BALDOCK, 84)