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Head Coach Steve McClaren has opted to start with the same side that overcame Brighton and Hove Albion 4-1 in the second leg of the Sky Bet Championship semi-final at the iPro Stadium just under two weeks ago.
That means Will Hughes keeps his place in the starting line-up in midfield, alongside George Thorne and Jeff Hendrick. with Rams’ player of the season, Craig Bryson starting on the bench.
The Rams have a strong bench with a fully-fit squad to pick from with Conor Sammon, John Eustace, Simon Dawkins and Bryson among the substitutes.
First Team Coach Paul Simpson told dcfc.co.uk:“We have decided to go with the same eleven who started against Brighton at home.“The head coach said after that game that it was a near perfect performance and we are looking for them to repeat that – simple as that.“What fantastic surroundings it is to do it in and we know we’ve got a really strong bench if we need that as well.“The bench will play their part, whether it’s over 90 minutes, 120 minutes, or penalties – they’re prepared for whatever, and it’ll take 14 players to do it.“The other four on the bench will play their part as will the lads who haven’t made the team. “We need everybody and if they all stand together then we’ll have a good game.“It’s a big stadium and the supporters will make a massive difference. Our fans have been superb all season and we hope they can all enjoy the day.“You have to enjoy the achievement we’ve had to get here and hopefully we can finish the job off properly.”Long-term absentees Shaun Barker and Paul Coutts (both knee) remain unavailable for selection as they continue their rehabilitation from injury.
Derby County: Grant (GK); Wisdom, Keogh, Buxton, Forsyth, Thorne, Hughes, Hendrick, Russell, Ward, Martin.
Substitutes: Legzdins (GK), Whitbread, Eustace, Dawkins, Bamford, Sammon, Bryson.
Queens Park Rangers: Green (GK), Simpson, Dunne, Hill, Onouha, O'Neil, Kranjcar, Barton, Hoilett, Austin, Doyle.
Substitutes: Murphy (GK), Traore, Morrison, Suk-Young, Hughes, Henry, Zamora.
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