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John Eustace responds to Derby County transfer as free agent arrives

Derby County manager John Eustace during the Sky Bet Championship match at MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium
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John Eustace says Kemar Roofe's record speaks for itself after the former Rangers striker signed a deal with Derby County until the end of the season.

Derby moved to land the former Leeds forward as a free agent to help bolster their attacking options as they fight for Championship survival.

The 32-year-old is now in line to be included in the squad to face Millwall at the weekend having trained with the club since Monday.

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Roofe has plenty of Championship experience with Leeds United and has also won the Scottish Premier League title with Rangers.

And speaking about his arrival ahead of the Championship clash against the Lions, Derby head coach Eustace said: "Kemar's goalscoring record is there for everyone to see.

"Obviously, he's had a lot of injury problems in the last couple of seasons, but he's fit now, and he's hungry.

"If he can come in and just help the squad in any way he can and even give some forward tips to the forwards, just be around the group and put the ball in the net, I think that will help."

It will take a while for Roofe to get up to full match fitness given his last competitive game was with Rangers last season.

And Eustace added: "He trained on Monday and Tuesday and he did enough to show everyone he can still put the ball in the net, which is what it's all about.

"Obviously, we're going to have to manage him properly, and he's going to come in and play a small part initially. Let's see where we can get to with him."

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