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Paul Warne in fresh Derby County update over duo ahead of Wayne Rooney return

Callum Elder picked up an injury against Sheffield United at the weekend.
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Corey Blackett-Taylor is fit and available to face Plymouth Argyle tomorrow but Callum Elder is out of Derby County's reunion with Wayne Rooney.

Blackett-Taylor missed the win over Coventry City in midweek because of a minor issue with his hamstring, but that has been resolved in time in order for him to make the squad.

The news was not as good with Elder, however, with the Australian facing a period on the sidelines because of a groin problem. But Derby head coach Paul Warne said it is not as bad as it could have been but did not give a timeframe on his return.

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"Callum's got a little bit of damage in his groin. It doesn't look too bad which is positive. Corey's trained," he said.

"He just had a bit of an awareness with his hamstring. It was a zero-risk sort of strategy with him. He's fine and ready to be considered for selection tomorrow."

Elder joins David Ozoh, Ryan Nyambe and Tawanda Chirewa on the sidelines while Eiran Cashin is suspended for the game tomorrow after picking up his fifth booking of the season.

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