Sat 27 Sep - Posted in Breaking News
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Head Coach John Eustace reflected on a battling point on the road for Derby County at Wrexham.
The 1-1 draw saw the Rams notch their fifth point from the last three away matches in the Sky Bet Championship.
Forward Ben Brereton DÃaz netted a sensational strike from distance to cancel out Wrexham midfielder Lewis O’Brien’s earlier goal in the second half to see the game finish all-square.
Derby will be looking to build on the point when they face back-to-back home matches at Pride Park Stadium next week, with Charlton Athletic the opponents on Tuesday night (8pm kick-off) before hosting Southampton on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Eustace spoke with RamsTV to reflect on his side gaining a point on the road in North Wales.
It was a real battle, and I was very proud of the efforts of the group. In the first half, we did really well and created some good chances.
We need to be better in that final third, because we got into some really good positions and just lacked that little bit of quality (to finish), which will come the more the players are playing with each other and getting used to each other.
The way we stuck together in that second half was great. We had two great chances just after half-time, where we could have gone a goal up, and we were disappointed in the manner we conceded. That aside, I thought we defended the box really well throughout the whole game.
We never give up. Every player, every staff member who is part of Derby County is very proud to work for the football club. And they wear their heart on their sleeves, and give 100 per cent. That's what I demand. And if we're a goal down, two goals down, it doesn't matter: you do everything to get back in the game. And I think you could see all 13, 14 of them players we put on the pitch today did that.
Our goal to equalise was a fantastic one. It was top class. That's why Ben Brereton DÃaz is here at the club. We know he's a top player, and he didn't have many pre-season games, which people forget. He's had two games here where he's been catching up on his fitness - and he still is. There is a lot more to come from Ben. When he gets into those positions, he's going to hit the target; thought that goal was outstanding today.
It's important that we show that same commitment and workrate, and that same heart again, on Tuesday. It's going to be a difficult game, but we're looking forward to getting back home, and we want to start getting some wins at Pride Park.
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