Carbonari came into a five-man defence while 17-year-old striker Izale McLeod was handed his senior debut.

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After seeing Paddy Kenny deny one of his efforts, Izale McLeod claimed his first goal for the club in the 35th minute.

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Derby were now posing much more attacking threat and shooting on sight in their search for an equaliser, with Ian Evatt and Izale McLeod firing just off target.

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Gabby Zakuani and Mark Little should both be fit after returning to training, but Chris Whelpdale, Aaron Mclean, Izale McLeod, Liam Dickinson and Nathan Koranteng are all out.

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Chris Whelpdale will also be handed a start with Reuben Reid likely to partner Izale Mcleod up front, while Ryan Bennett will return from suspension in place of Geohaghon.

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It almost got worse for the hosts as Bees striker Jason Price had a goal ruled out for offside before Izale McLeod was denied by debutant goalkeeper Stephen Henderson.

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Before that home debutant Izale McLeod had gone close to an opener, firing inches wide from 18 yards, but when Davies fired home from the spot in first-half injury time, Derby's nerves were settled.

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