Derby first team coach Matt Hamshaw says their clash with Wanderers at Pride Park is another “big game”.

The Rams have won five of their last six matches in all competitions as they aim to bounce back from last season’s relegation from the Championship.

The only game they haven’t won during that run was against Ian Evatt’s men following a goalless draw at the UniBol.

Paul Warne’s side currently sit fourth in the League One table but are only above the Whites on goal difference at this stage.

Hamshaw told the club’s website: “I think any game at our ground is a big game. The turnout there and (away from home) is fantastic.

“It will be unbelievable again next week and my message to the fans is just to keep behind the lads. Even if we’re 1-0 down, it doesn’t half make a difference.”

He added: “We look to next week, we look to the next game and that's how we are as a group of players and a group of staff.

“There will be questions now surrounding the top two but it doesn't matter what anybody else does, it's down to us. We need to take care of our business and that's what we are doing.”

Derby enter the game on the back of a 3-2 victory at Cheltenham after goals from Conor Hourihane, Max Bird and Tom Barkhuizen.

“We've won 3-2 away from home at what is a difficult place and fair play to Cheltenham - they've won eight games I think so far, so that just shows how tough it is to come here,” said Hamshaw.

“I thought at times we were absolutely outstanding in our forward play and we should have probably taken a few more opportunities.

“All winning teams have to hang on and have to defend well and have to press high and work hard.

“This group is a fantastic group. For the lads to keep going and keep playing as they are - we've got a great group that want to work hard for the football club.”

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