Derby County are within touching distance of the Championship after securing a 1-0 win away at Cambridge United on Saturday.
The Rams now only need a point against Carlisle United this weekend to mathematically secure a top-two finish.
Paul Warne‘s side have been on a strong run of form of late, only suffering defeat in one of their last 10 games, winning seven of them.
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing has taken home much of the plaudits as the leading assister in League One but one Derby ace has been the real unsung hero.
Korey Smith has been Derby County’s unsung hero
Korey Smith, who joined The Rams just under two years ago, has enjoyed a productive run in the side and his consistent performances are going under the radar.
Against Cambridge United, the ex-Swansea City midfielder recorded some impressive statistics, as per Sofascore.
- 90 minutes
- 3/5 duels won
- 2 clearances
- 2 tackles
- 1 interception
The 33-year-old has been ‘vital’ in Derby’s tremendous run of form and given he has previous experience in the Championship, he should be signed to a new contract this summer.
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