DERBY County will make a late decision on whether or not Johnny Russell is fit to return to the squad for Tuesday's Championship clash against Charlton Athlteic.
Russell has missed seven games with a hamstring injury.
"He is very close, definitely in with a shout," said Rams first-team coach Paul Simpson.
"Whether Tuesday is may be a little buit too early, we wil have to wait and see.
"He has come through training OK today and has done a little bit extra afterwards as well.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter "We wil make that decision nearer kick off."