Triple boost for Rams

02 August 2010 12:30
Defensive trio Gareth Roberts, Russell Anderson and Dean Leacock are expected to be fit for Derby's opening game of the season at Leeds on Saturday. Roberts and Anderson picked up knocks in Saturday's friendly defeat against Birmingham while Leacock suffered a cut to his head. But coach Andy Garner allayed fears the trio could be doubtful to face Simon Grayson's side. "Everybody is okay and that was another pleasing part of the Birmingham game." said Garner. The Rams can ill-afford to lose any more defenders ahead of the game, with last season's fans' player of the year Shaun Barker ruled out as he recovers from a knee operation and Miles Addison a long-term absentee.

Source: PA