Kris must do an element of work for the team but, when he's doing that and he's creating and scoring, he will be in the team every time Nigel Clough on Kris Commons

Derby County manager Nigel Clough says it is vital that the Rams make the most of Kris Commons as an attacking threat and do not overburden him defensively.

Commons has scored five goals in nine league starts for the Rams this season.

And Clough told BBC Radio Derby: "That's why we attempt to find formations to get the best out of him.

"We don't want too much defensive responsibility on him and we can say there's a little bit more licence to go and play and get the goals."

But Clough added: "Kris must do an element of work for the team. When he's doing that and he's creating and scoring he will be in the team every time."

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