Rams to monitor duo

Dean Leacock
Dean Leacock may be a doubt for Cewe fixture
Derby will assess the fitness of defensive duo Russell Anderson and Dean Leacock ahead of the trip to Crewe in the Carling Cup first round.

Both players are nursing injuries after the Rams began their Championship campaign with a 2-1 win at Leeds on Saturday. Anderson (groin) was replaced at half-time while Leacock played for an hour with a knock.

Anderson is expected to miss out but Leacock could feature against the League Two club."We will see how they are but I don`t think Russell will make it," said boss Nigel Clough.

We want to put the best side out that we can without risking anybody.Shaun Barker, who replaced Anderson against Leeds, and Jake Buxton were on the bench at Elland Road after missing the majority of pre-season following operations and are on standby to come into the starting line-up.

The Rams will definitely be without Paul Green as the midfielder is on international duty with the Republic of Ireland ahead of their friendly against Argentina on Wednesday night.

Source: PA

Source: PA