INTERVIEW: Brewster Speaks Recent Form and Millwall Away Clash

Rhian Brewster has been a man in form of late, and he spoke of growing confidence and his hunger to make an impact ahead of Derby County’s trip to Millwall.

The attacker added to his assists by setting up Ben Brereton-Diaz’s opener against Sheffield Wednesday.

That followed on from his goal against Blackburn Rovers as the 25-year-old’s influence on the Rams continues to grow.

He will be looking to continue this form when Derby go out on the road to face Millwall on Tuesday night (7.45pm kick-off).

Brewster caught up with RamsTV to reflect on his recent form after providing the assist against Sheffield Wednesday for his seventh goal involvement for Derby since December. The attacker also previewed the midweek trip to London.

On his recent form

The beginning of the season was a slow start for me. Coming in, I didn’t really have a pre-season. Then I had a little niggle, a little injury. But since I've come back from that, I have sat down with myself and some of the staff here. Asking myself what I can improve and how I can get better to help the team. Sometimes, you've got to look at yourself, because I want to get more assists, be more of an influence in the games - don’t let them pass me by. Ultimately, there’s a lot more I can give.

On his role in the opening goal against the Owls

I saw Pat come towards the ball, and there was someone closing him down, and then I saw Ben behind him. So, I thought there's loads of space, just hit it in the space, and I know how quick Ben is. I knew they could get onto it, and he put it away.

I checked my shoulders first of all to see the space around me - whether I could turn. I knew Bobby Clark was always going to play that ball into me, and then, I had a quick glance over my shoulder to see what was behind me. In that split second, I saw Ben in space. I just played it into him.

On his relationship with Ben Brereton-Diaz

I've been with Ben for the last two seasons. He's had two loan spells at Sheffield United. I’ve played with him quite a bit. The relationship's always been there. I know pretty much when I get the ball where he's going to be on the pitch. The more you play with each other, the more you know where everyone's going to be on the pitch and how they like to receive the ball and if they like to run in behind.

On the test of facing Millwall

Every game's a test to see where you are. Millwall are in a good place right now - they’re third in the league. Obviously, they are trying to go into the automatic promotion spots or stay in the play-offs. I think it's a big game for us. And hopefully we can come away with the three points and put a marker down for the rest of the league

On the challenge of the final ten games of the season

You always have to be confident. I feel like we're getting better as the season goes on. We're confident going into this game, confident going into the last ten games because we know how much of a great experience it could be for everybody - for the players, staff and the whole fan base. We’re confident going into the last ten games.