Cashin back in training while Clarke steps up recovery

[Shutterstock] Derby County defender Eiran Cashin has returned to training during the international break in a positive update amid the Rams' injury woes in defence. John Eustace was forced to bring in veterans Shane Duffy and Jack Robinson from the free agent market after injuries depleted their squad to leave Dion Sanderson as their only fit centre-back. Cashin has featured in just two games for the Rams this season so far, while fellow defender Matt Clarke is yet to make any league appearances with both suffering calf injuries. Clarke did however play in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Everton on Thursday, as did forward Patrick Agyemang as he makes his return from the Achilles injury that ruled him out of his home World Cup this summer. Everton won 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with Lars-Jorgen Salvesen opening the scoring for the Rams before Charley Alcaraz, Christian Norgaard and Jonathan Nsangou responded for the hosts. Latest Derby County news, analysis and fan views