Jewell's side rallied to draw level before half-time

"A month ago we would have lost that game heavily, but we showed good character to come back," he said.

"We were 2-0 down and staring down a barrel, so I'm pleased we're still in the hat for the next round.

"I'm pleased, too, that we've come back from a goal down which we've not done since I've been here."

Interview: Derby boss Paul Jewell

Interview: Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws

The Rams conceded two goals inside the first 25 minutes - both coming from defensive errors.

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Jewell added: "We made the usual basic errors, but I am taking the positives out of the game.

"The situation we're in at the moment, we have to take any crumb of comfort we can, and a 2-2 draw with a team near the bottom of the Championship, on reflection, is not a great thing."

Owls boss Brian Laws was angry not to wrap up the win after seeing his side let slip the two-goal lead.

Kenny Miller and Giles Barnes took advantage of sloppy defending to force a replay a week on Tuesday.

"It's an opportunity missed," said Laws.

"Away from home against a Premier League side, we found ourselves 2-0 up courtesy of a gift and a bit of luck. We looked in a very comfortable position.