Eustace 'fine' about return to Ewood Park
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Derby County head coach John Eustace has been speaking to the media ahead of his side's trip to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday (12:30 BST).
Here are the main talking points:
Following Derby's four-game winning run, Eustace puts the recent success down to the playing squad "believing the process" and having the right attitude for winning. The squad had to battle through "injuries, suspensions and lack of form" before settling into a winning rhythm, he said.
Eustace is impressed with the progress made by goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom - particularly with his kicking - under the guidance of specialist coach Paul Clements, describing him as "one of the top performers" in the league at the moment.
The return to Ewood Park for Eustace will be "fine", he said. Eustace managed Saturday's opponents Blackburn last season before leaving to join the Rams and said he thinks of his decision "positively" describing Derby as his "home".
Patrick Agyemang is yet to fulfil his potential in his new role on the left-hand side. He's "doing well" adapting to Championship football simultaneously to a new position, said Eustace.
Owen Beck trained on Thursday. He'll be assessed ahead of the Blackburn game and if he is unavailable on Saturday, Eustace is "confident" he will be available for the Watford game following the international break.
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