Rooney orchestrates as Martin hits target to secure upset for the Rams

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time in England. Michael Oliver watched a replay of an incident between Luka Milivojevic and Tom Huddlestone and overruled his original decision of a yellow card to send off the Eagles skipper.

Scotland international and one-time Palace loanee Chris Martin scored the only goal to dump Roy Hodgson’s side out of the competition.

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Roos after four minutes, then won a free-kick, which Milivojevic curled over. It was not to be a sign of things to come, though, as Derby youngster Louie Sibley curled wide in the 19th minute after Rooney had won the ball by the touchline.

The former England captain was starting to dictate with a couple of passes that sent Scott Malone and Sibley through on goal, but neither could make the most of the opportunities.

The Championship club, growing in confidence, took the lead in the 32nd minute. Right-back Jayden Bogle worked some space out wide and crossed in for Martin to flick home at the back post. Hodgson’s problems increased six minutes before half-time when Max Meyer was forced off with a knock and although the Eagles did finish the first 45 strongly, they remained behind at the break.

The hosts started the second period brightly and Connor Wickham fired over before Jordan Ayew had a shot deflected over by Curtis Davies.

Rooney remained an influential figure for Derby and he was involved in a move which should have put the game to bed in the 61st minute. Tom Lawrencecrossedinforbogle, but he directed his header wide of Hennessey’s goal.

Two minutes later, Milivojevic clashed with Huddlestone and not only kicked out, but then moved his head towards the Derby midfielder. Referee Oliver originally showed a yellow card to the pair before VAR had a look and then it was left to the man in the middle, who watched the incident on the monitor before sending off Milivojevic five minutes after the initial incident.