Paul Warne believes Derby County's disappointment at not snatching a result against Leeds United shows how far they've come.

The Whites moved back to the top of the table courtesy of a 1-0 win at Pride Park where a goal of brilliant quality from Brenden Aaronson secured all three points in the second half.

But Derby produced a spirited performance against Daniel Farke's promotion chasers despite missing some key players in David Ozoh, Eiran Cashin, Ben Osborn, Ryan Nyambe and Liam Thompson.

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Asked for his assessment of the game, Warne said: "I thought in the first 10 minutes we showed them too much respect, and it looked like it was going to be a long evening, but after the first 10 minutes, I thought we settled in the game okay," he said.

"In the second half, I was pleased. I thought we had a right go, and then it just looked like we're just beginning to fatigue in certain areas and they're bringing on players of a certain ilk. We then made changes to get the elusive goal in the game, but it fell to them, and it looked like a very well-worked goal at the time. I haven't seen it back, but I'd be disappointed if we left runners or something like that.

"My goalkeeper made saves when called upon and you know I make a joke about this everywhere I go, but that's what I do pay him for. A goalie doesn't make saves is pointless.

"I thought the two centre-back defended really well, and there were some really good performances throughout the pitch. I thought Kane Wilson was really good as well as Callum Elder, and it just felt like a nil-nil where we'd nick one off a free kick or a corner.

"We didn't look like we were going to score an open play, if I'm honest, apart from Corey Blackett-Taylor came on and carried a bit of a threat. I am really pleased with the group and I'm really pleased that they're disappointed that we haven't taken anything away from the game. I think it shows how far we think we've come."

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