Derby County winger Lee Croft has resumed full training after a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring problem.

The winger has not featured for the Rams since the FA Cup 3rd Round replay with Millwall on 12 January.

After completing the rehabilitation with the Rams medical staff at Moor Farm at the tail end of last week he returned to full training this morning.

The summer signing from Norwich City could be in contention for a place on the bench against Coca-Cola Championship leaders Newcastle United on Tuesday evening at Pride Park Stadium.

Croft is likely to step up his return next week when the reserves travel to Macclesfield Town.