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Oakes was taken from the pitch on a stretcher and fitted with a collar. He was later given the all clear from Doctors at the hospital, although he does have a sizeable lump on the back of his head and bruising to his ear.
Doctors have told Oakes he has to rest for a couple of days following the incident but he is expected to be back in training later this week and is almost certain to be in the squad to face League Champions Manchester United on Sunday.
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Craig Burley looks like returning to the reserve side that will take on Reserve league leaders Arsenal tomorrow (Tues 25th Feb).
Burley is keen to show new manager Gregory what he has to offer and hopes to make the starting line-up against the Gunners.
The reserve match has great significance for the title race, with Arsenal just a point in front of the Rams. The Rams however have a game in hand over Arsenal but with only 8 games remaining after this match a win for Derby would put them back on the road to retaining their League title.