Derby County manager Nigel Clough has handed a competitive debut to Johnny Russell for this afternoon's Championship clash against Blackburn Rovers.

The Scot will be joined up front by Chris Martin, who spent time on loan at Pride Park from Norwich City last season.

Meanwhile, visiting Rovers have also handed starts to Tommy Spurr and Alan Judge, both of whom joined the club earlier this summer.

Derby: Grant; Freeman, Keogh, Buxton, Forsyth; Hendrick, Bryson, Hughes, Ward; Martin, Russell

Blackburn: Kean; Kane, Dann, Hanley, Spurr; Judge, Lowe, Marrow, King, Rochina; Rhodes

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Liam Apicella