TEAM NEWS: Derby County vs Stoke City

Derby County’s starting line-up has been confirmed for their Easter Monday home fixture against Stoke City (3pm kick-off).

John Eustace has made one change from the side that narrowly missed out in a clash with league leaders Coventry City on Friday night.

Patrick Agyemang will start and make his 37th league appearance of the campaign after coming on from the bench at the CBS Arena three days ago.

The Rams’ bench has also been bolstered by the returns of defenders Sondre Langås and Max Johnston, who both played 30 and 45 minutes, respectively, for the under-21s on Friday. Lars-Jørgen Salvesen also comes back into the matchday squad.

Ben Brereton Díaz netted both of Derby’s goals, bringing his total to eight for the season, and he will once again begin at Pride Park Stadium.

Derby County: O’Donnell (GK), Murkin, Clarke, Agyemang, Morris, Ozoh, Ward, Brereton Díaz, Travis (C), Sanderson, Clark.

Substitutes: J Thompson (GK), Forsyth, Langås, Salvesen, L Thompson, Johnston, Fraulo, Banel, Allen.

Stoke City: Bazunu (GK), Thomas, Seko, Nzonzi (C), Bocat, Lawal, Rigo, Rak-Sakyi, Phillips, Cissé, Agina.

Substitutes: Simkin (GK), Cresswell, Pearson, Baker, Jun-Ho, Gallagher, Gibson, Manhoef, Smit.