'Salvesen will get opportunities' - Eustace

Derby County boss John Eustace says that striker Lars-Jorgen Salvesen is "going to get opportunities" after starting just two Championship games this season.

In September, the Norwegian made his comeback from a knee injury that had sidelined him for eight months.

There has been an increase in competition within the squad, with the club investing in a number of attacking options in the summer, including Carlton Morris, Rhian Brewster, Ben Brereton Diaz and Patrick Agyemang.

"He's already scored a couple of great goals and he's about the squad, so I don't want him to go anywhere [in January]," Eustace told BBC Radio Derby.

"He's a good age, he's very experienced, a clinical finisher, so he's going to get opportunities - he's just got to keep going."

One player who is becoming a core member of Eustace's squad is Birmingham City loanee Dion Sanderson.

The defender has featured in all but one of the Rams' Championship games this season, only missing out on the trip to Swansea City due to suspension.

"Everyone knows I think Dion is an excellent player," Eustace added.

"We've brought him in from the cold where probably a lot of people had given up on him and he was maybe going elsewhere. We've given him an opportunity and he's done well. I've been pleased with his form."

Meanwhile, midfielder Lewis Travis and right-back Max Johnston are both expected to return to full training on Friday but will not feature on Saturday when the side host Portsmouth (15:00 GMT).

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