Clough has high praise for Bywater

Derby manager Nigel Clough claims Stephen Bywater is one of the top six goalkeepers in the country at the moment.

The Rams have been on a poor fun of form and languish 20th in the Championship, but Clough is keen to praise Bywater for his magnificent performances.

"Despite the defeats I think Stephen Bywater is in fine form at the moment," he said. "I am very pleased with him and I feel he's improving."

He added: "When you look at the list of English goalkeepers at the moment, he must be in the top half dozen in the country on current form."