Injuries have again blighted this season, but good news after all players reported back without injury from the International break.
Further good news was the return to training this week of Marcus Olsson. The Swedish International had miss Derby County's last game, a 3-2 win over Wolves with a knee problem.
Manager Steve McClaren is now eagerly awaiting the visit of Rotherham United who are bottom of the Championship and have only managed one point on their travels this season.