Captain Robbie Savage and defenders Shaun Barker and Jay McEveley are expected to be fit for Derby's trip to Reading on Wednesday.

Midfielder Savage and Barker are nursing slight knocks following Saturday's home win over Watford but it is anticipated that both players will be available.

Left-back McEveley is also carrying a minor injury but he too should come back into contention after a two-match suspension.

"All three have knocks but we expect them to be training on Tuesday and travelling with us for the game on Wednesday night," said Rams coach Andy Garner.

However, leading scorer Rob Hulse is a doubt. The 10-goal striker was replaced after 75 minutes against Watford after complaining of a hamstring problem.

kick-off 8pm.