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Matt Davies

'Simply sensational' - Nottingham Forest player ratings against Derby County

Nottingham Forest were 1-0 winners against Derby County at the City Ground on Saturday.

Here's how we rated the Reds players against their arch rivals.

Brice Samba: One good first half save when he denied Lawrence and was otherwise the personification of calmness amid the storm. 8

Matty Cash: Looked far more defensively assured than opposite number Jayden Bogle and got forwards well when he could. 8

Joe Worrall: Helped keep the clever Chris Martin quiet with a brilliant battling display. 9

Tobias Figueiredo: Deservedly kept his place and looked assured alongside Worrall. 8

Yuri Ribeiro: Got forwards well in combination with Sammy Ameobi down the left and gives little away defensively. Looks to have nailed down the position. 8

Ben Watson: Solid as ever in front of the back four. Harshly booked for what looked a case of mistaken identity. 7

Ryan Yates: Sat in alongside Worrall and kept the ball well. Must have loved the battle in the centre of the park. 7

Tiago Silva: Simply sensational. His best game in a Reds shirt. Knew he was running the game at one stage as no one could touch him. 9

Joe Lolley: A few things didn't come off for him when he got in good positions but overall made a good contribution. 7

Sammy Ameobi: Looked a threat the whole time he was on. Had two good efforts in the first half and came close just before the goal. 8

Lewis Grabban: Got the goal, worked hard, linked the play. What more do you want? 8

Subs: Joao Carvalho (for Ameobi 72): Did a fine job of keeping the ball when he came on down the left wing. Adjusted to the pace of game in an instant. 7

Albert Adomah (for Lolley 85): Came on late on to see the game out. 6

Brennan Johnson (for Silva 90): Got a late taste of a packed house against Derby in the league. 5

Subs not used: Muric, Robinson, Chema, Mir

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