In brief: Pre-Derby County away press conference

LEE JOHNSON

- Bailey Wright has had a scan on his knee.

- Famara Diédhiou enjoyed his first day back in full training today.

- Matty Taylor has been absent from training with a hernia problem.

- Gustav Engvall has a hip injury, sustained in training.

- Gary O'Neil back running again after a lengthy time out following knee surgery.

- Milan Djuric is back in Italy going through "muscle realignment" to ensure he is 100% ready on his return to action.

- Johnson says there has to be some outgoings, but says he expects them to be younger players heading out on loan.

- Johnson admits people will see the recent run as "a sticky spell" but insists: "We're still in a great position."

- Boss says Derby are a good footballing side and predicts "a good advert for Sky Bet Championship football".

- Johnson pleased with exposure City have had recently, with ten games on Sky by the end of February.

- Recalling the match against Derby (4-1 win) back in September, Johnson says it was one of the best performances of the season but warns the Rams could use it as extra motivation.

FRANK FIELDING

- Goalkeeper insists morale is still high in the City camp.

- Fielding believes the Championship is the "hardest league in the world".

- Former Derby stopper admits City go to Pride Park as the underdogs but doesn't mind that.

- Fleding says he thoroughly enjoyed his time at Derby, which came before his move to Ashton Gate.

- "They're a big club, who always get big crowds and generate a brilliant atmosphere," he adds.

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