On another day we get three points - Elder
"It's a working process. Our standards are high and we want to keep improving"
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Derby County defender Callum Elder believes that on another day the Rams would have taken all three points from their 1-1 draw against Charlton at Pride Park.
The Rams were knocked back by James Bree in the 37th minute, before Matt Clarke's header rescued a point at home for John Eustace's side.
Elder started the game and believes Derby were unfortunate not to get the winning goal.
"It's certainly frustrating, I thought we started the game strong, we were growing into the game, we were creating chances in the final third, and then one long ball against the run of play undoes us. It needs to be better," Elder told BBC Radio Derby.
"I thought we responded well, especially in the second half we pushed for the winner, firstly the equaliser - we managed to get it - and we looked like the team in the ascendency that would go on and win it.
"I feel on another day, with that persistence, we get three points, but certainly something to improve on and look forward to the weekend and try and turn draws into wins."
Derby have struggled to find form this season, winning just one of their opening eight league fixtures with Eustace having had 13 new additions to his squad, as well as injuries to contend with.
Elder believes that two of the new attacking additions in particular are starting to find their feet.
"I felt we were always a threat, especially Pat [Agyemang] in behind is a constant threat, Carlton [Morris] coming underneath him is a real working combination at the minute," he said.
"In the second half I felt we were the team that would go on and win the game and I think we showed good belief and character to get back into it.
"The next step for us as a group of players is to make sure we start winning those games, especially at home."
