07-Aug-2021 16:17:10 | The Guardian
Derby and Huddersfield began their Championship campaign with an entertaining 1-1 draw, with both sets of supporters perhaps encouraged for what lies ahead despite each encountering problems in the runup to the new season.
Derby’s issues have been well-publicised. Wayne Rooney had as few as nine senior players available a fortnight ago; and one of those, Jason Knight, was then injured in a training ground collision with the Rams manager.
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