Clough's side are six points clear of the Championship drop zone

Derby County manager Nigel Clough says his players will continue to work hard during the current two-week break.

With Kris Commons, Nacer Barazite, Lewin Nyatanga, Mile Sterjovski and Barry Bannan on international duty, Clough's attentions turn elsewhere.

He told BBC Radio Derby: "It's about getting some rest for the players, but the last thing we want to do is ease off at this stage of the season.

"They'll be working hard as well, ready for the last final push."

Commons is away with the Scotland squad but it is not clear whether he'll play against Iceland next week as he is struggling with a calf injury.

Clough added: "Kris will meet up with Scotland initially and they'll assess his injury.

"Alan (Tomlinson) the physio here will liaise with the Scottish medical staff to see if he has any chance of being available for the game next Wednesday."

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