The verdict

Davies was exceptional at times for Derby at West Brom. He showed just how important his experience and leadership qualities are for the Rams in games like that when they are coming under intense pressure at times.

Derby needed to show a lot of spirit and togetherness to take anything from their trip to West Brom, and Davies’ performance alongside the rest of the defence certainly showed that.

The defender is right to focus on the character and fighting spirit within the Rams’ dressing room after their performance at West Brom.

That had been on show already in the first month of the campaign and they demonstrated that the Birmingham City defeat had not dented their belief.

It is good that Davies had picked out Williams for praise because the young defender showed great maturity against West Brom.

He looks like a player that with the right guidance could become an integral member of the squad this term.