Derby County and Rotherham United have played out an enjoyable goalless first half at the iPro Stadium in their opening game of the Championship.

Steve McClaren's side, who suffered the heartbreak of losing the playoff final in May, flew out of the traps and could have gone ahead as early as the first minute.

Chris Martin, who struck 22 goals for the Rams last season, nearly picked up where he left off but, after reaching Craig Bryson's near-post cross, glanced his header wide of the mark.

Derby would have taken the lead if not for the athleticism of goalkeeper Adam Collin, who produced a tidy save to deny Johnny Russell from six yards out.

The Millers grew into the clash eventually and were unfortunate not to boast a half-time lead themselves, as Kari Arnason saw his diving header cleared off the line on the 30-minute mark.