Derby County were sliding towards oblivion, so the prospect of a relegation battle does not hold any fears for a club accustomed to fighting for their lives.

After suffering three straight defeats in his first three matches in charge, Eustace finally got a first win at the fourth time of asking at the weekend, with his former side heading home from Pride Park having been beaten 2-1, and thus giving County a glimmer of hope in their travails at the bottom of the division.

Former Championship star Sam Parkin is of the view Derby County under John Eustace will be well capable of defending, but says goalscoring will be a concern for them.