The Verdict

This was a much-improved performance from Derby and more back to the side that we had been accustomed to seeing for most of the campaign prior to the previous two fixtures.

Rooney would have demanded a reaction from his squad and they were able to produce that at Millwall.

Ebosele continues to mature into a quality option for the Rams and he is starting to really earn the trust of Rooney now.

He is a player that can excite supporters and be a major outlet for Derby with his pace and ability to get into good positions in the final third - what he has been needing to add to his talent is that little bit of extra composure in the last third.

He was able to provide that at Millwall with his finish in the first half, but there were still moments where that was lacking.

Rooney is handling Ebosele's development in the right way and he needs to continue to push him to deliver more because the Rams will need him at his best if they are to push up the table.