Derby manager Paul Jewell has bemoaned the timing of the international break, but is confident his players will continue their good form.
Jewell also voiced concerns about his international stars returning to Pride Park with injuries.
He told the club's official website: "These two weeks have come at a bad time for us, but we won't just be sitting back.
"This is a time when the players can train without pressure as there isn't a game at the weekend.
"As a manager it's a nightmare as you just hope that the six or seven players we have on international duty come back in one piece and they aren't too tired."


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