Derby County boss Steve McClaren has made three changes to his starting lineup for this afternoon's clash at home to Nottingham Forest in the Championship.

Omar Mascarell, Craig Bryson and Jamie Ward all return to the side following last weekend's 1-0 win over promotion rivals Ipswich Town.

Jeff Hendrick, Ryan Shotton and Darren Bent are all among the substitutes for the hosts, while John Eustace misses out through suspension.

Nottingham Forest manager Stuart Pearce has also made three changes after seeing his team continue their slump with a 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

Kelvin Wilson, Gary Gardner and Henri Lansbury are all given the nod by Pearce, while Jamaal Lascelles, David Vaughan and Chris Burke all drop to the bench.

Derby: Grant; Forsyth, Buxton, Keogh, Christie; Hughes, Mascarell, Bryson; Ward, Russell, Martin
Subs: Roos, Hendrick, L Naylor, Bennett, Calero, Shotton, Bent

Forest: De Vries; Lichaj, Wilson, Hobbs, Kane; Antonio, Gardner, Tesche, Osborn, Lansbury; Assombalonga
Subs: Darlow, Lascelles, Paterson, McLaughlin, Vaughan, Burke, Veldwijk

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