'Another point in the right direction' - Eustace

Derby County manager John Eustace says he is disappointed his side couldn't find a winner in the 1-1 draw with Portsmouth but pleased with their points return so far.

He told BBC Radio Derby: "I think it's a great point from the way we went a goal down - to get a point is good. Obviously we wanted all three. Really disappointed we didn't win the game, for sure.

"I think in the second half we had to show a bit more composure, a bit more quality, a bit more patience.

"On another day we could've got all three points. But to get another point in the right direction is pleasing but we're halfway through the season, there is so much more hard work to come from the group.

"We're on 31 points now which is not a bad return going into the second half [of the season]."