Cashin back in training while Clarke steps up recovery

Derby County defender Eiran Cashin has returned to training during the international break, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the club's defensive injury crisis. John Eustace, the manager, has brought in experienced defenders Shane Duffy and Jack Robinson from the free agent market to bolster the squad, which now features Dion Sanderson as the only fully fit centre-back.

Cashin, who has only played in two games this season, has taken part in training sessions. Matt Clarke, another injured defender, remains sidelined with a calf injury and has yet to feature in a league match. Clarke joined the team for a behind-closed-doors friendly match against Everton on Thursday, as did forward Patrick Agyemang who is making his comeback from an Achilles injury that prevented him from representing his country at the World Cup.

Everton secured a 3-1 victory over Derby County at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with goals from Lars-Jorgen Salvesen, Charley Alcaraz, Christian Norgaard, and Jonathan Nsangou.