Sanderson & Clark give new-found strength in depth

The new arrivals of Dion Sanderson and Bobby Clark at Derby County could be key to them improving on their 19th-place finish from last season, according to recruitment expert Darren Robinson.

The pair, who arrive at Pride Park on season-long loan deals, take the number of Derby's signings this summer to 11. They are available to make their debuts for the club in the Rams' opening-day Championship fixture at Stoke City on Saturday.

"[Head coach] John Eustace has competition for places and strength in depth," Robinson told BBC Radio Derby.

"Last season, when Derby got to the higher end of the table they were unable to sustain it. That's what they have changed in the last few days with stringent loan signings.

"Bobby Clark has got high energy, he's got good composure on the ball, could slip in at number 10, and I think he offers that box-to-box characteristic which is different to Ebou Adams and David Ozoh.

"[Dion] Sanderson, for me, this is a big season for him. It could be a strength in depth [option] - he offers good, athletic capabilities, size and presence."

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