The 'I want it now' culture of modern society has never been as apt when linking it to football.

Derby County's new signings are just about getting up to match speed. But long after the summer transfer window closed, the Rams have been struggling for cohesion and consistency.

Head coach John Eustace had warned back in early August that it will take time for the Rams to hit the ground running in his first full Championship season - and he couldn't he have been more right.

Fans have asked why Derby County have signed so many injured players, but I suppose the answer is because they can attract them to Pride Park, get them fit and reap the rewards where others would prefer not to.

Eustace has the makings of a really good Championship team.

Competitive and creative. Packed with power and pace, with resilience in defence.

The only problem is, he hasn't been able to name his preferred strongest XI yet.

Just as Rhian Brewster burst onto the scene at Ipswich [in late August], he picked up an innocuous injury in training. Owen Beck's Rams...